The Chinese coast guard lawfully expelled Japanese illegally entering ships from entering our Diaoyu Islands territorial waters.

Gan Yu, the spokesperson of the China Coast Guard, stated that from August 1st to 4th, the Japanese fishing boat "Sanmaru" illegally entered the waters of Diaoyu Islands. Chinese Coast Guard vessels lawfully took necessary control measures and warned the boat to leave. Diaoyu Islands and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, and we urge Japan to immediately stop all illegal activities in that area. The China Coast Guard will continue to carry out law enforcement activities to protect national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the waters of Diaoyu Islands.