Chinese aircraft carrier group enters waters near Japan’s easternmost island for first time

<p>The Liaoning carrier, accompanied by two missile destroyers and a supply ship, entered Japan’s exclusive economic zone before exiting to conduct military drills</p><p>A Chinese aircraft carrier group has entered an area of Japan’s territorial waters for the first time, prompting concern in Tokyo over <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/china">China</a>’s expanding naval reach.</p><p>The Liaoning carrier, accompanied by two missile destroyers and a supply ship, entered Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Saturday evening, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/japan">Japan</a>’s defence ministry said, before exiting to conduct military drills.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/09/chinese-aircraft-carrier-japan-exclusive-economic-zone-waters">Continue reading...</a>