The head of China＊s air force has blasted a Japanese Defense Ministry white paper critical of Chinese military drills in and over waters near Japan, saying ※the Sea of Japan is not Japan＊s sea.§
At a military event Thursday in the city of Changchun, People＊s Liberation Army Air Force chief Ma Xiaotian was quoted by state-run media as saying the exercises will continue.
※The Sea of Japan is not Japan＊s sea,§ the Global Times quoted Ma as saying in response to a question at the event. ※We must carry out drills at sea. China＊s air force cannot simply stay on guard on land and not venture out.§
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