Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time (australia) — The Guardian Australia
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Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time

A Chinese missile destroyer conducted live-fire drills inside Japan's exclusive economic zone for the first time Sunday, firing near Okinotori island about 180 kilometers away. The drill prompted Tokyo to mobilize air and sea surveillance and lodge diplomatic protests. China disputes Okinotori's island status, claiming the waters are international.

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Published 21 Jul 2026, 04:20 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 04:50 UTC

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