China Threatens Japan Ahead of Biden Trip -- Washington Free Beacon
China military threatens action against Japan, escalates rhetoric on air defense zone on eve of Biden visit
China’s military ratcheted up tensions on Tuesday over its disputed East China Sea air defense zone by threatening military action against Japan and saying it would enforce new aircraft controls.
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yangsheng accused Japan in a statement of “making trouble” and he warned Chinese military aircraft would enforce the newly imposed air defense identification zone, or ADIZ.
“Japan’s actions have seriously harmed China’s legitimate rights and security interests, and undermined the peace and stability in East Asia,” Geng said through the official Xinhua news agency. “China has to take necessary reactions.”
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My Comment: The U.S. is coming late to this crisis .... and China is playing an extremely dangerous game by threatening military action against our allies. Mario Loyola's analysis on U.S. perceived weakness in this part of the world is spot on.
Update: U.S. Pledges Solidarity with Japan in China Spat -- AP
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