Japanese authorities recently detained a Chinese fishing boat, arresting its captain, Zheng Nianli, for fleeing an on-board inspection in waters off south-west Nagasaki Prefecture. The Fisheries Agency of Japan reported that the incident occurred after the captain failed to adhere to orders to stop for inspection, raising concerns over fishing practices in the region. The vessel, named the Qiong Dong Yu, contained ten additional crew members, whose current status remains unclear following the incident. In a statement regarding the situation, a spokesperson from the Japanese government affirmed that they will maintain a strict enforcement policy regarding illegal fishing activities, particularly following a history of similar seizures involving vessels from South Korea and Taiwan. This incident underscores ongoing tensions between Japan and China over fishing rights in the region, as both countries continue to navigate their respective economic zones amidst rising maritime disputes.