Chinese Coast Guard Lawfully Drives Away Japanese Vessels Illegally Entering Our Diaoyu Islands Territorial Waters

Source: Global Times
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China Coast Guard Lawfully Drives Away Japanese Vessels Illegally Entering Our Diaoyu Islands Territorial Waters

Jiang Lue, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard, stated that on April 28, the Japanese fishing vessel "Tsurumaru" illegally entered China's Diaoyu Islands territorial waters. The China Coast Guard vessels took necessary control measures and issued warnings to drive it away in accordance with the law. The Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islets are inherent territory of China, and we urge the Japanese side to immediately cease all infringement and provocative actions in these waters. The China Coast Guard will continue to carry out law enforcement activities in the Diaoyu Islands waters to safeguard national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
1 vessel
Activity
Chinese Coast Guard expelled a Japanese fishing vessel
Location
Diaoyu Island
Unit
Chinese Coast Guard
Time
April 28
Equipment
Coast Guard vessels
Summary

On April 28, the Chinese Coast Guard expelled a Japanese fishing vessel that had illegally entered Chinese territorial waters near Diaoyu Island. The Chinese authorities reiterated their claim over the island and warned Japan to stop provocative actions in the area. The Coast Guard will maintain law enforcement operations to protect national sovereignty and maritime rights.

Key Facts
  • A Japanese fishing vessel illegally entered Chinese territorial waters near Diaoyu Island.
  • The Chinese Coast Guard took necessary control measures to expel the vessel.
  • China asserts that Diaoyu Island is its inherent territory.
  • China urges Japan to cease all provocative actions in the area.
  • The Chinese Coast Guard will continue law enforcement activities in the region.