Japan's Ministry of Defense is upset with the Chinese navy frigate that locked onto a Japanese navy ship with radar usually used to shoot missiles.
China's first aircraft carrier entered service on Tuesday, but since it still has no planes aboard, the only primary use of the vessel is a signal of China's growing naval might.
Chinese protests against Japan over the island dispute have gotten ugly, and people—from small businesses to owners of Japanese cars—have been quick to display loyalty to China to protect themselves.
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