World / Sensitive issues

Air zone said not to affect routine flights

[2013-11-27 08:21]

Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated that foreign international airlines’ normal flight activities in the East China Sea ADIZ will not be affected.

Japanese airlines begin to check in

[2013-11-27 00:32]

Two of Japan's top airlines have both reported their flight plans to China following the demarcation by Beijing of its Air Defense Identification.

Japanese carriers adhere to China's air zone

[2013-11-26 21:53]

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.

Registration of Chinese people in Japan called 'a safeguard'

[2013-11-26 08:46]

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 set to loosen airspace restrictions

[2013-11-26 00:32]

China will simplify flight-approval procedures for general aviation aircraft, substantially loosening its tight control of the country's airspace.

Japan's accusation 'unreasonabe': FM

[2013-11-25 18:54]

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.

Air defense zone won't affect flight freedom

[2013-11-25 18:48]

Establishment of China's air defense identification zone won't affect the flight freedom of other countries' aircraft.

Embassy in Japan begins registration for Chinese nationals

[2013-11-25 15:51]

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 PM concerned over China's air defense zone

[2013-11-25 14:14]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan is seriously concerned over the air defense identification zone China announced on Saturday.

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.