Speculation Outside China About Major Actions Towards Japan? Defense Ministry Responds
On the afternoon of April 30, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Major General Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered questions from reporters.
Recently, due to military exercises, live-fire drills, and other military activities, maritime authorities have successively issued navigation bans in relevant sea areas such as the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. At the conference, some media speculated that this indicates a "big move" by China towards Japan. In response to the inquiry, Zhang Xiaogang stated, "What I want to tell you is that this is a necessary measure taken by the Chinese side to ensure military training, which is reasonable, legal, and transparent. There is no need to overreact or overinterpret." Article by Li Yan, Beijing Youth Daily
The Chinese Armed Forces conducted military exercises and live-fire drills in the Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea on April 30. The Ministry of Defense confirmed these activities as necessary for military training, asserting their legality and transparency. Restrictions on navigation in these areas were also announced.
- Chinese military exercises and live-fire drills are ongoing.
- The Ministry of Defense confirmed the activities as necessary measures for military training.
- Restrictions on navigation in Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea were announced.
- The spokesperson emphasized the legality and transparency of these measures.