Yuyuantan Tian | Japan Self-Defense Forces Call Themselves "Japanese Navy," Chinese Military: Watch Your Words!
Source: Global Times
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Recently, the navies of China and Russia organized a joint maritime patrol mission. During the patrol, the Japanese side smeared China's exercises near the Diaoyu Island reef as a threat to navigation safety.
In a recording of the Chinese and Russian naval fleet's patrol, the Japan Self-Defense Forces even publicly referred to themselves as the "Navy." The Chinese military issued two warnings: "Watch your words!"
Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Informational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Information Operations / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Joint naval patrols conducted by Chinese and Russian navies; Japan's Self-Defense Forces referred to themselves as 'Navy'
Location
Senkaku Islands · East China Sea
Unit
Chinese Navy, Russian Navy, Japan Self-Defense Forces
Time
Recent
Equipment
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Summary
China and Russia conducted joint naval patrols in the East China Sea, during which Japan's Self-Defense Forces referred to themselves as 'Navy.' In response, China issued warnings to Japan to be cautious with their terminology. The events occurred recently near the Senkaku Islands.
Key Facts
- China and Russia conducted joint naval patrols in the East China Sea.
- Japan's Self-Defense Forces referred to themselves as 'Navy' during the patrols.
- China issued warnings to Japan regarding their terminology.
- The patrols occurred near the Senkaku Islands.