China, Russia military activity near Japan up 2.5 times since Ukraine

High-level, coordinated maneuvers raise concerns in Tokyo

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A pilot sits in the cockpit of a Chinese J-10 fighter jet. Increased military activity near Japan has led to unease in Tokyo. © Reuters

KENTARO SHIOZAKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Chinese and Russian military activity around Japan increased 2.5 times in the four months following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, sparking alarm here over a potential escalation.

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