中国航空母舰离日本较近,引起外交关切。 Chinese aircraft carrier sails closer to Japan, prompting diplomatic concerns.
9 月 18 日,一艘中国航空母舰比以往任何时候都更接近日本,这引起了东京对中国军事自信的警惕。 On September 18, a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed closer to Japan than ever, raising alarms in Tokyo about China's military assertiveness. 该母舰及其随行军舰在日本约纳古尼岛和有争议的尖阁群岛附近航行,促使日本提出外交关切。 The carrier and accompanying warships navigated near Japan's Yonaguni Island and the disputed Senkaku Islands, prompting Japan to issue diplomatic concerns. 在此之前,还发生了其他事件,包括一架中国侦察机进入日本领空。 This follows other incidents, including a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft entering Japanese airspace. 作为回应,日本正在其西南地区加强防御。 In response, Japan is bolstering defenses in its southwestern region.