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Miyako Strait

Why China's Military Wants to Control These 2 Waterways in East Asia

Why China's Military Wants to Control These 2 Waterways in East Asia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait constitute critical chokepoints for Chinese military operations both along and beyond the so-called first island chain.
The Significance of the First Ever China-Russia Strategic Bomber Patrol

The Significance of the First Ever China-Russia Strategic Bomber Patrol

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The impact of the recent flight of four nuclear-capable bombers on regional strategic stability in East Asia should not be underestimated.

China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region

China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to escort the bombers, while South Korean aircraft fired warning shots against a Russian plane that reportedly violated the country's airspace.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait

By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the first time in over a month, Japan’s Ministry of Defense has publicized the interception of a foreign military aircraft.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets 999 Times in 2018 in Response to Foreign Aircraft

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets 999 Times in 2018 in Response to Foreign Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
981 out of 999 scrambles were conducted against Chinese and Russian military aircraft.
China Conducts Military Drills Involving Long-Range Bombers Near Taiwan, Japan

China Conducts Military Drills Involving Long-Range Bombers Near Taiwan, Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese military aircraft flew over the Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait on April 15 as part of a military exercise.

Japan Intercepts 2 Chinese Long-Range Bombers, Spy Plane Over East China Sea

Japan Intercepts 2 Chinese Long-Range Bombers, Spy Plane Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Air Force aircraft conducted another incursion into the Miyako Strait on April 1.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 4 Chinese Bombers Over East China Sea

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 4 Chinese Bombers Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese PLAAF flew long-range bombers and fighter jets through the Miyako Strait on March 30.

China Holds Long-Range Air Combat Drill Near Taiwan

China Holds Long-Range Air Combat Drill Near Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Chinese bombers, fighter jets, and an electronic intelligence aircraft flying over the Bashi Strait.

Japanese Fighters Intercept Chinese Spy Plane in Sea of Japan

Japanese Fighters Intercept Chinese Spy Plane in Sea of Japan

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

Japan Intercepts Chinese Spy Plane in East China Sea

Japan Intercepts Chinese Spy Plane in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self Defense Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Y-9JB surveillance aircraft on July 27.
China Flies Su-35 Fighters Over Bashi Channel for First Time

China Flies Su-35 Fighters Over Bashi Channel for First Time

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese Su-35 fighter jets and H-6K bombers circled Taiwan during a long-range patrol.

China Flies Long-Range Bombers, Fighter Jets Through Miyako Strait

China Flies Long-Range Bombers, Fighter Jets Through Miyako Strait

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Last week, the Chinese Air Force conducted military drills in the South China Sea and Western Pacific.
Japan Considering New Anti-Ship Missiles for its Southwestern Islands

Japan Considering New Anti-Ship Missiles for its Southwestern Islands

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

Japan Mulls Deployment of Anti-Ship Missiles on Okinawa

Japan Mulls Deployment of Anti-Ship Missiles on Okinawa

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Amid a growing Chinese naval presence, Japan is considering additional steps to protect Miyako Strait.

China’s Air Force Holds Drills Near Japan, South Korea and Taiwan

China’s Air Force Holds Drills Near Japan, South Korea and Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the first, Chinese military aircraft flew through the Tsushima Strait which lies between Korea and Japan on Monday.

China Flies Long-Range Bombers Near Japan and Taiwan

China Flies Long-Range Bombers Near Japan and Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese bombers and support aircraft aimed to “test real combat capabilities.”
Chinese Defense Ministry to Japan: 'Get Used To' PLAAF Operations Through the Miyako Strait

Chinese Defense Ministry to Japan: 'Get Used To' PLAAF Operations Through the Miyako Strait

By Ankit Panda
China wants Japan to get used to seeing its military vessels and aircraft transit the Miyako Strait.

China Flies 6 Heavy Long-Range Bombers Near Japan

China Flies 6 Heavy Long-Range Bombers Near Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China flew six H-6K bombers through the Miyako Strait. Japan scrambled its fighter jets in response.
Chinese Military Aircraft Transit Miyako Strait, Leading Japan to Scramble Jets

Chinese Military Aircraft Transit Miyako Strait, Leading Japan to Scramble Jets

By Ankit Panda
China returns to the Miyako Strait.

China's Aircraft Carriers: Full Steam Ahead?

China's Aircraft Carriers: Full Steam Ahead?

By Jeff M. Smith
A closer look at the advances Beijing has been making of late.

Japan Scrambles Jets as China Air Force Flies Bombers, Fighters Through Miyako Strait

Japan Scrambles Jets as China Air Force Flies Bombers, Fighters Through Miyako Strait

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force conducted a similar fly-through in September.

East China Sea: Japan Reacts as Chinese Air Force Conducts Miyako Strait Drill

East China Sea: Japan Reacts as Chinese Air Force Conducts Miyako Strait Drill

By Ankit Panda
Several types of Chinese military aircraft transited the strategically important strait.
Japan’s Defense Minister Kept Busy as Obama Visits Asia

Japan’s Defense Minister Kept Busy as Obama Visits Asia

By Victor Robert Lee
Itsunori Onodera has spent the week bolstering Japan’s defenses, but was not helped by his colleagues.

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