A Shaanxi Y-9 similar to the ones intercepted near Japanese airspace. Photo: news.sina.com.cn
Japanese fighters intercepted a record number of Chinese spy planes near the country’s airspace in the last nine months of 2018
- The uptick in flights represents a demonstration of Beijing’s intent to expand its military presence in the region, analysts say
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A Shaanxi Y-9 similar to the ones intercepted near Japanese airspace. Photo: news.sina.com.cn