Japan urges China to stop flying fighter jets too close to Japanese military aircraft

<br><br>**Close Encounter Japan Urges China to Stop Flying Fighter Jets Too Close to Japanese Military Aircraft**<br><br>A recent incident has raised concerns about aviation safety and military tensions between Japan and China. According to reports, a Chinese JH-7 fighter-bomber flew extremely close to a YS-11EB electronic-intelligence aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on Wednesday and Thursday, with the two planes reaching distances as low as 30 meters (98 feet).<br><br>The incident occurred outside Japanese airspace over the East China Sea, but the proximity of the two planes highlights the risks involved in such close encounters. Fortunately, no damage was reported, but the incident underscores the potential consequences of such close calls.<br><br>This is not an isolated incident; similar close calls have been reported between Japan and China in the past. Last month, Japan accused China of flying extremely close to Japanese navy P-3C surveillance aircraft over the Pacific Ocean, where two Chinese aircraft carriers were seen operating together for the first time.<br><br>Japan's Defense Ministry has expressed serious concern about these incidents, which it says could provoke accidental collisions and compromise the safety of its military personnel. In a statement, Japan's Foreign Ministry said that Vice Minister Takehiro Funakoshi had urged China to stop such activities and ensure that similar incidents are not repeated.<br><br>China has yet to comment on the latest incident, but in previous cases, Beijing has accused Japan of flying too close to its aircraft and spying on China's ordinary military activity. This tit-for-tat accusations have raised concerns about escalating tensions between the two countries.<br><br>The increasing presence of Chinese military aircraft in the region is a cause for concern for Japan. The country is worried about China's accelerating military buildup, especially in areas near Japan's southwestern coast.<br><br>**Implications for Conflict Resolution**<br><br>As we look to the future, it's clear that incidents like these have significant implications for conflict resolution and international relations. Psychologists may play a critical role in helping to mitigate conflicts and reduce the risk of accidental collisions by analyzing the psychological factors that contribute to such incidents. By developing more effective strategies for conflict resolution, psychologists can help improve international relations and promote peace.<br><br>**Keywords** International relations, Conflict resolution, Aviation safety, Military tensions, China-Japan relations