Daily brief
China condemned the transit of a Japanese Self-Defense Force vessel through the Taiwan Straits on Friday, calling it a 'deliberate provocation' and accusing Japan of compounding its mistakes. The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a strong response, warning of consequences for what it sees as a violation of its sovereignty.
Japan announced it will send a Self-Defense Forces colonel to a senior UN peacekeeping role in South Sudan.
Ketamine has been washing ashore on Japanese islands inside Chinese tea bags, authorities reported.
Two Japanese fugitives linked to a transnational criminal ring were arrested.
Australia is set to sign a multibillion-dollar deal for Japanese warships.