China's defense ministry has fired back at Japan for what it calls 'baseless hype' surrounding routine military exercises, escalating tensions between the Asian neighbors this week. 🔥 The spat comes as regional security concerns peak in December 2025.
Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin revealed details of a December 6 naval drill where China's Liaoning carrier group repeatedly notified Japanese authorities about planned flight training. 📅 Despite clear communication, Japanese fighter jets allegedly entered the training zone multiple times – a move China calls 'dangerous provocation.'
'Japan keeps playing victim while being the real troublemaker,' Jiang stated bluntly during Monday's press conference. 💥 The official accused Tokyo of distorting facts to 'mislead international friends' about China's defensive operations.
The war of words comes during a sensitive historical period – China recently marked the 88th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre. 🇨🇳 Jiang urged Japan to 'deeply reflect' on its wartime past, emphasizing: 'Falsifying侵略 history helps nobody.'
Security analysts suggest this clash reflects growing friction as China expands its blue-water naval capabilities. 🌊 With both nations conducting frequent drills in disputed waters, 2025 could see more such diplomatic flare-ups.
