zhōng guó中国háng mǔ航母jìn rù进入rì běn日本fù jìn附近hǎi yù海域yǐn fā引发guān zhù关注
Recently, China's aircraft carrier 'Liaoning' and several warships entered waters near Japan, which has caused Japan to be very concerned.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense said these Chinese warships entered Japan's exclusive economic zone and then left to conduct military exercises.
This is the first time the 'Liaoning' has been to this area.
Minamitorishima is a small island at Japan's easternmost point, far from Tokyo.
The Japanese government has an airport and some facilities on the island.
The Japanese government said they have expressed their concerns to China and will continue to protect safety at sea and in the air.
The U.S. Department of Defense also stated that they will continue to monitor the activities of the Chinese aircraft carrier and maintain contact with Japan and other countries.
China said their naval activities are legal and hope Japan will view the situation rationally.
China and Japan have some disputes over islands in the East China Sea, and this incident has made relations between the two countries more tense.