The Japan Air Self-Defense Force intercepted a Chinese surveillance aircraft approaching Japanese airspace on August 29.

Two U.S. bombers and two maritime patrol aircraft conducted a joint training mission over the East China Sea last week.

The Japan Air Self Defense Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Y-9JB surveillance aircraft on July 27.

Familiar themes and new anxieties were apparent at Asia's premier security dialogue in 2018.

Are Asian militaries taking the challenges of conventional deterrence seriously?

The incident comes as Japan and China agreed to expedite talks on a East China Sea air and sea communication mechanism.

The two sides hope finding common ground on economic issues can help continue a thaw in relations.

Japan activates its equivalent of a marine unit for the first time since World War II.

Last week, the Chinese Air Force conducted military drills in the South China Sea and Western Pacific.

The 2013 bilateral fisheries agreement continues to see changes.

Beijing’s growing might continues to stoke regional anxieties.  

Move part of Japanese fortification of first island chain against Chinese fleets.

Amid a growing Chinese naval presence, Japan is considering additional steps to protect Miyako Strait.

U.S. freedom of navigation operations aren't just about China and the South China Sea.

Why did the People's Liberation Army-Navy send a submarine to the disputed islands?

U.S. Secretary of Defense will likely visit China in the first half of 2018.