Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated that foreign international airlines’ normal flight activities in the East China Sea ADIZ will not be affected.
Two of Japan's top airlines have both reported their flight plans to China following the demarcation by Beijing of its Air Defense Identification.
Two of Japan's top airlines have been reporting their fight plans to China following the demarcation by Beijing of its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), representatives for the carriers said Tuesday.
The voluntary registration system for Chinese nationals in Japan, initiated by the Chinese embassy earlier this month as a safeguard during major emergencies, should be downplayed in order not to fuel tensions between the two countries.
China will simplify flight-approval procedures for general aviation aircraft, substantially loosening its tight control of the country's airspace.
China's air defense identification zone is to defend the national sovereignty, and Japan is not entitled to make irresponsible remarks and accusations, said a senior Chinese diplomat on Monday.
Establishment of China's air defense identification zone won't affect the flight freedom of other countries' aircraft.
The Chinese embassy in Japan launched the voluntary registration for Chinese nationals living in Japan in early November in case of emergency, according to the embassy.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan is seriously concerned over the air defense identification zone China announced on Saturday.
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.
China's Defense Ministry called Japan's remarks on the Diaoyu Islands included in the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone "absolutely groundless."
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.