Key facts
- A Chinese destroyer conducted live-fire drills in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on July 19.
- The drills took place southwest of Okinotori Island.
- Japan's military also reported that Chinese and Russian warships conducted live-fire drills in the EEZ.
Japan's military reported that a Chinese destroyer conducted live-fire drills within Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) southwest of Okinotori Island on July 19. This incident occurred alongside reports of joint drills involving Chinese and Russian warships in the same area, raising concerns about regional security.
