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Japan imposes sanctions on China over airspace breach by end of 2024?
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Japan Protests First Recorded Chinese Airspace Breach, Scrambles Jets
Aug 26, 2024, 09:14 AM
Japan has lodged a strong protest against China after a Chinese military aircraft breached its airspace on Monday. According to the Japan Defence Ministry, this incident marks the first time on record that a Chinese military aircraft has entered Japan's actual airspace, rather than just its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response to the breach, Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept the Chinese reconnaissance plane. The incident has been reported by Kyodo and confirmed by the Japan Defence Ministry.
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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Issue a formal protest • 25%
Impose economic sanctions • 25%
Increase military presence in the affected area • 25%
Engage in diplomatic talks • 25%
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No • 50%
No significant outcome • 25%
Agreement on airspace protocols • 25%
Mutual condemnation • 25%
Other • 25%
