In the latter half of this month, diplomatic activities related to events that had occurred by the nd of the previous period continued.

In response to Prime Minister Takaichi's remarks last month regarding a Taiwan contingency, China has demanded the retraction of those remarks, while continuing to assert its own position and criticize Japan. Japan has countered that China's claims lack any basis and is seeking understanding from other countries.

Japan briefed the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia on two incidents this month: a radar incident in which a Chinese military aircraft illuminated a Japan Air Self–Defense Force (JASDF) aircraft with radar, and the Chinese–Russian bombers’ joint flight from the East China Sea to the Pacific, and conveyed its grave concerns over these incidents.
Japan agreed with each country to advance cooperation.

Additionally, China Coast Guard actions that endangered Filipino fishermen this month drew condemnation not only from the Philippines but also from the United States and the European Union.