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The encounter underscored the inherent tensions related to the South China Sea, where Beijing has used its own artificial militarized islands to advance a claim of sovereignty not recognized by the US or its allies. The People’s Liberation Army fired back with their own account of the interception, claiming it was the US aircraft that had “abruptly changed its flight attitude” with a “dangerous approaching maneuver,” despite a Chinese military video showing nothing of the sort. Three weeks ago, a Chinese J-11 fighter jet intercepted a US RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea in what the US called an “unsafe maneuver.” The RC-135 Rivet Joint was forced to take evasive action, the US said, when the Chinese jet closed to within 20 feet of the larger, slower reconnaissance jet.

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“We share a common vision with Japan to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific and all the things that we’re doing, you know, point towards that direction,” said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday, speaking with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and their Japanese counterparts in Washington.

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The two allies also announced a series of other initiatives designed to bring the militaries closer together in the face of what they see as China’s growing assertiveness in the region. This week, the US and Japan announced a bolstered US Marine presence in Okinawa, which would have advanced intelligence and anti-ship capabilities. US and Japan strengthen military relationship with upgraded Marine unit in attempt to deter China Marine Corps base in Futenma, a more congested part of Okinawa's main island.

Nakaima approved the Japanese Defense Ministry's application to reclaim land for a new military base on Okinawa's coast. to move forward with plans to consolidate its troops in Okinawa and move some to Guam. military base, a major step toward allowing the U.S. 27, 2013, on the long-awaited relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps base in Futenma, in Okinawa, Japan. 16, 2012 photo, CH-46 helicopters take off from the U.S.