Japan has raised concerns after four Chinese coast guard vessels carrying suspected cannons entered waters that Tokyo claims as its own territory. This incident marks the first time that four Chinese vessels have intruded into Japan’s territorial waters in the East China Sea, where both countries have conflicting claims over the region known as Senkakus in Japan and Diaoyu in China.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed Japan’s discontent over the intrusion, stating that it constitutes a violation of international law. The Japanese government’s protest against Beijing highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding territorial disputes.
This latest development underscores the sensitive nature of the relationship between Japan and China, as both countries continue to assert their claims over the disputed islands. The incident has once again brought attention to the longstanding maritime disputes in the region, raising concerns about the potential for escalation.