Japan scrambles jets after Chinese spy aircraft fly over East China Sea

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First seen: Sep 7, 2026, 9:17 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 7, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Japan said it scrambled military aircraft for four days after Chinese intelligence-gathering aircraft flew over the East China Sea. The incident adds to military and airspace tensions between Japan and China.

SO WHAT?

Repeated military interceptions increase the risk of an incident or broader confrontation in a strategically sensitive region.

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prokerala.comen

Japan says it scrambled fighter jets for five days after China's reconnaissance aircraft flew over East China Sea

Sep 7, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

ianslive.inen

Japan says it scrambled fighter jets for five days after China's reconnaissance aircraft flew over East China Sea

Sep 7, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

aa.com.tren

Japan says it scrambled military jets for 4 days after Chinese spy aircraft fly over East China Sea

Sep 7, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC