China blaming Japan for fighter jet incidents 'unacceptable': Tokyo


Japan says recent Chinese military activities in the Pacific reveal its intent to improve operational capacity in remote areas. -- PHOTO: AFP

TOKYO (AFP): Tokyo's defence minister said Friday it was "unacceptable" for China to blame Japan for close encounters between their military planes over the Pacific high seas last weekend.

Japan says recent Chinese military activities in the Pacific -- where Beijing's two operating aircraft carriers were sighted simultaneously for the first time -- reveal its intent to improve operational capacity in remote areas.

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