China Dares US, Crosses Second-Island Chain; Japan Conveys “Concern” Days After Jet Close Call | 4K

On July 13, China criticized Japan’s protest over “unusual” air encounters, defending its actions as lawful and professional in its East China Sea ADIZ. Beijing accused Japan of provocative surveillance. Meanwhile, China deployed two aircraft carriers near Guam for the first time, drawing concern in Tokyo. The US urged Japan and Australia to clarify their roles in a possible Taiwan conflict. Australia launched a massive war drill with 30,000 troops, expecting Chinese surveillance, which has occurred during past exercises. 00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:46 – CHINA DEPLOYS TWO AIRCRAFT CARRIERS IN PACIFIC FOR FIRST TIME03:53 – US SEEKS JAPAN, AUSTRALIA’S POSITION ON TAIWAN WAR ROLEn18oc_world n18oc_crux