Japan protests after Chinese ship enters its territorial waters

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Context:

Japan has voiced protest and concern over the entry of a Chinese naval ship into its territorial waters.

About the incident:

A Chinese naval vessel was spotted near the southern Kuchinoerabu islandand exiting southwest of Yakushima Island.
This is the second territorial invasion of Japan by China in a week.
A few days ago, Japan had accused that a Chinese military aircraft had entered its airspace.

Deteriorating Japan – China relations:

China and Japan have close economic relations, as well as people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
Japan-China relations are important for the peace and prosperity of the Indo-pacific region.
However, recently China has been showing aggressive behaviour in its disputes with neighbouring countries including Japan.
This aggression has led to escalation of tensions in the China – Japan relations.
It has also caused a wider front of US allies against China.

Areas of Conflict between China and Japan:

Territorial dispute over Senkaku Islands and China’s expansionist maritime policy.
Taiwan issue: Japan has expressed concern over China’s Taiwan policy.
Historical factor: Historical animosity between the two countries still continues to influence relations.
Increased Japan -US cooperation and Japan’s participation in the QUAD