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Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Chinese Naval Ships Accused of Using Radar on Japanese Destroyer in East China Se

Japan is accusing Chinese naval ships of using a weapons-targeting radar on a Japanese destroyer and helicopter in the midst of intensifying territorial clashes between the two Asian countries.

Japan’s Defense Ministry stated that the Chinese vessels used the weapons radar twice, towards the end of January. The incidents reportedly occurred in the East China Sea, near disputed islands controlled by Japan but also claimed by China.

No shots were fired on either occasion, but this could have led to a dangerous situation. Japan has since called on China to end such activities.

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