Pakistan, Aug. 2 -- China has claimed that its J-20 stealth fighter jet flew over the Tsushima Strait without being detected. The narrow waterway lies between Japan and South Korea and is heavily guarded by radar systems. These include American THAAD anti-missile systems and advanced surveillance from Japan and South Korea. Despite this, China says its aircraft passed unnoticed. The mission involved circling Taiwan before returning to base safely.

Chinese state media praised the mission as a show of air superiority and stealth power. The flight was conducted by the First Fighter Brigade, which operates J-20 jets. The report said the aircraft's route included high-surveillance areas near Taiwan. These regions are normally watched by multi...