China lifts fishing ban in Senkaku waters, Japan coast guard reports fewer warnings
The lifting of the ban has sparked renewed activity in the region, with an influx of Chinese fishing boats reported near the islands.
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The lifting of the ban has sparked renewed activity in the region, with an influx of Chinese fishing boats reported near the islands.
From July 2 to 4, Japanese fishing and patrol vessels unlawfully entered the Diaoyu Islands' waters, prompting the Chinese Coast Guard to take action to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime interests.
China Coast Guard's 2501 fleet conducted a patrol near the Diaoyu Islands, asserting rights in territorial waters.
The Japanese defence ministry reported sightings of Chinese warships in the vicinity, raising concerns of a potential acceleration reminiscent of current maritime clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.