Chinese Destroyer Held Live Fire Drill in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, Japan Says A Chinese navy destroyer has been conducting live fire drills within Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near Okinotori Island.
The exercise took place on July 19 and involved the Chinese vessel operating alongside Russian naval vessels in an area disputed by Beijing.
The incident is significant because it marks the first time China has acknowledged live fire drills within Japan's EEZ. It also highlights the increasingly assertive military posture adopted by China in recent years.