Civic Register
| 5.28.22
North Korea Tests 3 Ballistic Missiles, Chinese & Russian Bombers Drill Near Japan Amid Quad Summit
Are you concerned about provocations by China, Russia, and North Korea against the Quad?
What’s the story?
- North Korea test-launched three ballistic missiles on Wednesday when Chinese and Russian strategic bombers also flew near Japan in shows of force that appear to have been aimed at sending a message to a summit held by the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (aka the Quad) that day.
- The Quad includes the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan. President Joe Biden was in attendance at the summit prior to returning to the White House.
North Korean Ballistic Missile Launches
- North Korea’s test launches included an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that could potentially reach the U.S. along with two shorter-range ballistic missiles.
- The State Dept. released a statement on behalf of Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, and South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin, which said they “strongly condemn” the ballistic missile launches and added:
“The United States, the ROK, and Japan express deep concern about the May 25 DPRK launches of an intercontinental ballistic missile and shorter-range ballistic missiles. The DPRK has significantly increased the pace and scale of its ballistic missile launches since September 2021. Each of these launches violated multiple UNSC resolutions and posed a grave threat to the region and the international community. We urge the DPRK to abide by its obligations under UNSC resolutions and immediately cease actions that violate international law, escalate tensions, destabilize the region, and endanger the peace and security of all nations.”
- In response to North Korea’s ballistic missile test launches, the U.S. conducted separate bilateral training exercises with Japan and South Korea. American and Japanese aircraft conducted a combined exercise over the Sea of Japan to “deter and counter regional threats” ― while the U.S. Eighth Army and South Korean military personnel conducted a combined live-fire exercise with the Tactical Missile System.
Chinese & Russian Bomber Flights
- Two Chinese and two Russian strategic bombers that are capable of carrying nuclear weapons flew through the Sea of Japan, prompting Japan and South Korea to scramble fighters to intercept in their air defense identification zone (ADIZ), although they didn’t enter Japanese or South Korean airspace. The aircraft were joined by a Russian reconnaissance plane.
- The Chinese and Russian bombers then flew south through the Miyako Strait near Okinawa, where two new Chinese bombers replaced their predecessors in formation, before heading out over the Western Pacific and eventually returning along the same flight path.
- Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said his government “communicated through our diplomatic routes our grave concerns” over the China-Russia flight. He said it was the fourth such Chinese-Russian flight since July 2019 and the first since November 2021 and added, “We believe the fact that this action was taken during the Quad summit makes it more provocative than in the past.”
- China’s defense ministry said in a statement the joint patrol with Russia was carried out “in accordance with their annual military cooperation plan”.
What is the ‘Quad’?
- The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (or Quad) is a strategic security dialogue between the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia. It’s intended to serve as a diplomatic and military check against China’s attempts to use its military and economic clout to exert influence over the Indo-Pacific region, particularly over the East and South China Sea regions in addition to Taiwan.
- To that end, the armed forces of the Quad nations have conducted joint exercises on a number of occasions. China has accused the Quad of fomenting a “new Cold War” mentality and opposes the informal alliance, calling it an “Asian NATO.”
- The Quad has also held meetings in a “Quad Plus” format that included representatives from South Korea, New Zealand, and Vietnam. Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union collectively, and some EU member states individually have also participated in discussions and training in the Indo-Pacific with the Quad nations.
- During Wednesday’s summit, Quad leaders issued a statement to declare their “steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.” They also announced a maritime surveillance initiative to better track dark fishing and shipping activities by Chinese vessels in which they turn off transponders to evade tracking and enter areas they’re not permitted to.
— Eric Revell
(Photo Credit: 首相官邸 via Wikimedia & Japanese Prime Minister’s Office / Creative Commons)
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It was the 4th time since November 2021 that Russia and China joint flights were spotted near Japan. Tokyo has border disputes with China, Russia & Korea.
Since these flites started before Russia invaded Ukraine and Russian military aircraft has routinely been flying in NATO airspace even after all Russian flites were banned, need to assume they are testing boundaries response times and perhaps even baiting the US.
Also shows Russia, China & North Korea have been collaborating on this prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The US needs to be careful not to be drawn into border disputes and to assist Allies by lend-lease equipment and Intel.
https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3179049/russian-and-chinese-bombers-flew-near-japan-during-quad-summit-tokyo
We do need to continue diplomatic efforts with China, Russia, and North Korea, because all three countries clearly plan on staying aggressive against their neighbors.
Despite the repeated efforts by the previous "president" to engage North Korea, nothing has changed. They are still testing missiles and still not participating in the global community. This makes them very dangerous, even though they likely don't have the financial ability to compete on the world stage.
I don't know what the solution is, but we must keep trying to bring them to the table and seek peace.
What is interesting is Russia is stealing Ukraine grain and selling. China wants Taiwan most likely because of the semi conductor industry. North Korea wants South Korea because of the the economy of goods. I guess it is easier to steal than develope!
Are we jealous? Should I be concerned about this?
China, Russia & North Korea puffing their chests in a ritualistic display of aggression. Just like animals, this agonistic behavior is meant to warn us to stay away from "their territory".
The Trinity of Evil need to stand down. The rest of the world has had enough of their drama and we FINALLY have a president, unlike the last dumpster fire, who is NOT enamored with the likes of Putin, Xi, and Kim.
Every single fascist here is spreading Putin's propaganda and doing his bidding.
#WOKE
#DeathToTraitors
#RepublicanNazis
Russia, China and North Korea have one thing in common, it's propaganda, fear, intimidation, slavery and assassination. They are basically Terrorist groups that shows their true colors. They fail to understand one thing, the world also has nuclear weapons as well. So be careful what you wish for.
Keep an eye on it but Russia is no position to take on another war most of there troops are just trying to save face in Ukrainian ass kicking there getting. They have lost 1/3 of Russian forces so I wouldn't worry bout Russia. North Korea is a joke and china has no logistics to even carry out a war there only aircraft carrier has been docked and turned into a recreational center for there troops. These are desperate country looking for attention to remain relevant but in reality all 3 country's couldnt take on the USA military the only thing that would prevent a total route would be the war rules we would impose on ourselves. Russia nuclear capabilities I have serious doubts about the working conditions of those weapons most are soviet era. Do they even work? I know one thing if we continue to allow this behavior it's only gonna get worse until someone smacks these people in the face.
yes
The U.S. can NOT allow Russia, China or North Korea
to intimidate us‼️
This is a situation that needs to be closely watched.
Russia and China in cahoots with Biden(s) and Obama. Rather see North Korea left alone. Not our fight!
I'm more concerned with Xi Jinping Biden and his regime and all the democrats running our country with their daily tearing apart of our government and WE THE PEOPLE!!
"We will take America without firing a shot ... we will bury you!
"We can't expect the American people to jump from capitalism to communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving them small doses of socialism, until they awaken one day to find that they have communism.
"We do not have to invade the United States, we will destroy you from within."
This is a quote attributed to the late Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
HEED COMRADE MARKEY AND COMRADE WARREN!!! PLEASE!
Absolutely I'm concerned! Why? Because we have the weakest, most inept, corrupt buffoon, the world has ever seen as the (supposed) "strong voice" from the United States! That's why!
I like to think that the West's reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing these other "strongman" governments to reconsider actually crossing a similar line.
Yes, concerned. Tyrants are always a cause for concern.
The close calls may be too close sometimes and an accident will happen. Provication.
Apparently Russia, China, and North Korea don't understand what a WWIII would bring to this world! All 3 countries have done things that have taken many lives, and all 3 of these Countries currently cannot be trusted! It's so sad that they haven't learned that war and use of weapons of war don't solve any problems, they just create more problems! They destroy life, and after, the problems still exist as every war fought throughout history has proved! All agressors must be stopped before they effect the world and the people upon this planet!
Never give an inch because they will take everything.
India increases flow of heavily discounted Russian oil as West continues to place sanctions on Moscow
quad or triad?
modi is to quad what erdogan is to nato
Yes. none of those three countries can be trusted and are crazy enough to do anything, as we've seen with the invasion of Ukraine. You'd have to be a fool not to be concerned. I'm sure that the actions of all three countries are being monitored very closely by our security agencies and that President Biden is being fully briefed about their actions or suspected actions.
I see no reason to expect any of these three countries (or a handful of others) to stop aggressive displays and provocations. The best response from the rest of the world is to avoid providing them with means to develop better weapon systems, develope the best defensive systems we can (on the QT), and continue to engage in mutual defense treaties. That, and avoid showing obvious weakness, because they will consider any weakness an invitation to action: war.
We can see Trump’s little buddies are threatening to destroy the world. Maybe we should describe a world where their happiest nightmares occur and how their own world will suffer.