The Japanese government recently issued an official demand for the cessation of airspace intrusions, though the offending nation or entity has not been directly named in the headline. However, such actions typically come in response to repeated airspace breaches from foreign aircraft. It is a preventative measure taken to safeguard Japanese sovereignty and avoid escalation of tension.

In Japan, sovereignty and territorial integrity are taken very seriously. The nation has a long history of peaceful diplomacy, and such cease and desist orders are not common, and so it draws public and media attention. This news reflects the social value of peace and the legal value of state sovereignty.

Similar situations in the US or EU are often handled in the same manner, with formal demands for cessation before escalating the situation. Should a foreign aircraft breach their airspace, these countries also take diplomatic routes to resolve conflicts while safeguarding their sovereignty.