US, Japan Criticize China Air Defense Zone

Japan's defense chief said Tokyo is working closely with Washington following China's establishment of an air defense zone over disputed waters in the East China Sea.   The U.S. and Japan have vowed not to recognize the air defense identification zone, under which Beijing wants all civilian and military aircraft to identify themselves and obey its orders. Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said on Tuesday that the Japanese Self Defense Forces are working with U.S. forces and...

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