Japanese media reported that four vessels of the China Maritime Police were sailing in the waters adjacent to the territorial waters around the Diaoyu Islands. Japanese media said Chinese ships had been sailing near the Diaoyu Islands for “77 consecutive days”.
Regarding the cruise of Chinese ships in the waters near the Diaoyu Islands, China has repeatedly stated that the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands are china’s inherent territory. It is a legitimate measure for China to safeguard its sovereignty in accordance with the law to carry out cruise law enforcement activities in the waters off the Diaoyu Islands.
In addition, Japan’s Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Unification and Supervision issued a message on April 30, said, “China’s two transport-9 aircraft flew over the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean on the same day, and released the footage of the Chinese military aircraft.” Japan’s Defense Ministry’ Joint Chiefs of Staff Also Said That Japanese Fighter Jets Rushed Out To Respond.