China sent several warplanes on a long-range drill to the Sea of Japan today.
In a statement, Chinese air force spokesman Shen Jinke said air force dispatched bombers, fighters and reconnaissance planes through the Tsushima Strait to the Sea of Japan to test its ocean combat ability.
Shen said that this is a regular annual training arrangement with relevant international laws which is not aimed at any particular state, region and target.
Japan had no immediate comment on today’s drill.