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Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, answers reporters' questions on Japan's hype-up of the Liaoning training activities

On September 19, reporter: According to media reports, the Japanese government said on the 18th that the Chinese Navy Liaoning ship entered the waters near Yonaguni Island and Xibiao Island and briefly entered the contiguous zone. A Japanese government spokesperson said that the incident was unacceptable. What is your comment on this? Zhang Xiaogang: According to the annual training plan, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy recently organized the Liaoning fleet to conduct routine training in the Western Pacific Ocean and other waters. The training is aimed at improving the actual combat ability of the troops, which is in line with relevant international laws and practices. There is no need for relevant parties to over-interpret.