Japan has accused China of increasing its navy attain and threatening regional stability.
For the primary time, Tokyo says a Chinese language navy plane entered its airspace.
The incident is detailed in Japan’s newest defence white paper.
It warns Beijing has additionally ramped up naval and air operations close to disputed territories.
However China has hit again, accusing Japan of stoking concern.
So, is East Asia heading for a brand new period of navy confrontation?
Presenter: James Bays
Friends:
Tomohiko Taniguchi – Professor on the College of Tsukuba, and former particular adviser to the cupboard of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Einar Tangen – China specialist and senior fellow on the Taihe Institute
Robert Kelly – Professor of worldwide relations at Pusan Nationwide College, specialist on worldwide relations of Asia and US overseas coverage
