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US urged to correct mistakes on China's air zone

[2013-11-25 13:49]

A senior Chinese diplomat lodged solemn representation with US ambassador to China over US response to China's setup of East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone.

Japan's remarks on China's air zone 'unacceptable'

[2013-11-25 05:23]

China's Defense Ministry called Japan's remarks on the Diaoyu Islands included in the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone "absolutely groundless."

China's new air defense zone is in line with global practice: experts

[2013-11-25 00:38]

Analysts have rejected criticism by Washington and Tokyo of Beijing's move to set up its first air defense identification zone, saying its establishment is consistent with international practices.

China's setup of air zone legitimate, conducive to regional peace

[2013-11-24 17:13]

Having no intention to generate tensions, China's move is to uphold its own legitimate rights and safeguard what has always been its own.

Air defense identification zone a strategic decision: experts

[2013-11-24 16:37]

The establishment of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone is a strategic decision in accordance with China's current national security situation, experts told Xinhua on Sunday.

Experts explain defense identification zone

[2013-11-24 08:57]

Military experts on Saturday said that the establishment of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone accords with international common practices.

China maps out its first air defense ID zone

[2013-11-24 03:58]

China has established its first air defense identification zone in accordance with Chinese law and int'l practices to safeguard its sovereignty.

Air defense zone accords with intl practices: experts

[2013-11-23 18:38]

Military experts on Saturday said that the establishment of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone accords with international common practices.

Spokesman responds to air defense zone questions

[2013-11-23 17:09]

China's Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun on Saturday answered questions from the media on the establishment of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone.

China announces aircraft identification rules

[2013-11-23 12:02]

China's Ministry of National Defense issued an announcement of the aircraft identification rules for the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone.

Air defense zone announced

[2013-11-23 11:45]

The Ministry of National Defense issued a statement on establishing the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone.

US ambassador to Japan visits Yokota Air Base

[2013-11-21 16:12]

Newly appointed US ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy speaks to US military personnel stationed at Yokota Air Base on the outskirts of Tokyo November 21, 2013.