Feb 13 • 05:31 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Japan detains Chinese fishing boat and arrests its captain

Japan has detained a Chinese fishing vessel for allegedly refusing to stop in its exclusive economic zone, escalating tensions amidst Sino-Japanese relations.

Japan has apprehended a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain after he reportedly refused to halt within Japan's exclusive economic zone near the Nagasaki prefecture. This incident marks the first detention of a Chinese fishing vessel by Japan since 2022, highlighting the ongoing maritime tensions between Japan and China. The Japanese Fishery Agency aims to prevent illegal fishing in its waters, underscoring the importance of compliance with international fishing regulations.

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