China's foreign ministry on Thursday countered Japan's territorial claims over disputed waters in the East China Sea, calling the move a 'grave violation' of Chinese sovereignty.
View of Senkaku Islands near Okinawa, called Diaoyu Islands by China. Screenshot from Nippon TV video obtained by Reuters
"Chinese coast guard vessels carried out law enforcement on the scene in accordance with the law, it is a legitimate measure to safeguard Chinese sovereignty," spokesperson Wang Wenbin told reporters at a regular press briefing. The area is claimed by both China and Japan and has long been a sticking point in bilateral ties. China calls the islands Diaoyu while Japan calls them Senkaku.
China Marine Police spokesperson Gan Yu said in a statement that coast guard vessels entered the waters of the Diaoyu for a "normal rights protection patrol" calling it a "routine move."
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