Beijing Detects 2 Suspected Japanese Reconnaissance Aircraft Near Taiwan
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 10
Beijing Detects 2 Suspected Japanese Reconnaissance Aircraft Near Taiwan
3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 10
Summary
Two suspected Japanese crewed electronic reconnaissance aircraft were detected near Taiwan on Tuesday, according to Beijing, with one spotted at 6:15 a.m. local time and another at 2:11 p.m.
PLA-linked analysis said the aircraft were sent to observe mainland Chinese vessels in the western Pacific, describing the mission as electronic surveillance.
Video cited by the report showed the first aircraft with a distinct tilted tail assembly, while the second carried blue-and-white livery and markings associated with the Japan Coast Guard.
The sightings come against a backdrop of talks over overlapping maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones in the western Pacific east of Taiwan.