Japan rejects Chinese claim SDF ‘harassed’ Chinese aircraft carrier group (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan denied allegations that its Self-Defense Forces harassed a Chinese aircraft carrier group during extended naval exercises, while Chinese state media claimed the carrier group responded professionally to Japanese actions.

• Japan's Defense Ministry denied claims that SDF harassed a Chinese aircraft carrier group
• Chinese state media reported that Liaoning carrier group maintained high alert and responded to Japan's actions
• The incident occurred during 40 days of far-seas combat training