Sat May 03 15:56:01 UTC 2025: ## China Warns Off Japanese Aircraft Near Disputed Islands
**Shanghai, May 3, 2025** – China’s coast guard intercepted and warned a Japanese civilian aircraft near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea on Saturday. Coast guard vessels, including helicopters, were deployed to issue the warning just before midday. The Japanese embassy in Beijing has yet to comment on the incident. This latest action underscores ongoing tensions between China and Japan over the island chain’s sovereignty.
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