Tokyo Summons China Envoy Over Jet Radar Lock Amid Rising Tensions

• Japan summoned China's ambassador after Chinese jets locked fire-control radar on Japanese aircraft in international waters near Okinawa.
• Japan lodged a "strong protest," calling the Chinese actions "dangerous" and "extremely regrettable."
• China denied Japan's claims, stating they were "inconsistent with the facts" and accused Japan of "slandering and smearing."
• The incident further worsened political relations, following Japan's PM Takaichi's remark about intervening if China attacked Taiwan.
• China has urged its citizens to avoid Japan and imposed economic measures like curbing rare earth exports.

Why It Matters: Worsening Japan-China relations increase regional instability and economic impact.