China Coast Guard (CCG) officials confirmed Friday that a Japanese fishing vessel was expelled after illegally entering waters near Chiwei Yu, part of China's Diaoyu Dao islands in the East China Sea. The incident, which occurred Wednesday, marks the latest flare-up in a long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations.
CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun stated the vessel was met with lawful control measures, warnings, and forced to leave the area. 🌏⚖️ “Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory,” Liu emphasized, urging Japan to halt all unauthorized activities in the region.
Tensions over the uninhabited islands—known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan—have simmered for years, with both sides asserting sovereignty. The CCG vowed to continue patrolling and enforcing laws in jurisdictional waters to protect maritime rights. 🚢💥
Analysts suggest the incident could strain China-Japan relations amid broader regional security debates. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
