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Oct 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM ET
Japan reports Chinese aircraft flew into Pacific
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Japan said three People’s Liberation Army aircraft—two drones and a reconnaissance plane—flew through international airspace between Japanese islands into the Pacific on Monday before heading back toward mainland China. Japan scrambled fighter jets. Tokyo and Washington had started Keen Sword drills focused on a potential Taiwan contingency.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Japan said three PLA aircraft flew through international airspace between Japanese islands into the Pacific and then returned toward mainland China, prompting Japan to scramble fighter jets.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Pacific Ocean near Japan
WHY: The reason for the aircraft flight was not reported.
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