Chinese Coast Guard Lawfully Drives Away Japanese Vessels Illegally Entering Our Territorial Waters of Chiwai Island
Jiang Lue, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard, stated that on July 7, the Japanese fishing vessel "Rui Bao Maru" illegally entered the territorial waters of China's Chiawei Island. 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 islands 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 to protect rights and interests in the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands, safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
On July 7, the Chinese Coast Guard expelled the Japanese fishing vessel "Ruibao Maru" from Chinese territorial waters near Chiwai Island. The Coast Guard issued warnings and took necessary control measures, asserting China's sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and surrounding waters. China emphasized its commitment to maintaining territorial integrity and maritime rights in the region.
- A Japanese fishing vessel illegally entered Chinese territorial waters.
- The Chinese Coast Guard took necessary control measures against the vessel.
- China asserts sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and surrounding waters.
- China will continue law enforcement activities in the area.