Japan Vows Foreign-Policy Response to Territorial Incursions

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signaled he will implement a more robust foreign policy in the midst of disputes with Russia and China that underscore his push to boost defense spending.

Japan yesterday said two Russian fighter jets intruded on its airspace, which Russia’s Defense Ministry denied. The alleged incursion followed accusations that Chinese ships used weapons-targeting radar on a Japanese destroyer and helicopter last month near islands claimed by both countries. China today issued a denial and accused Japan of spreading falsehoods, while the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo summoned the Chinese ambassador.