CCG expels Japanese vessel illegally intruding into China’s territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao, says newly appointed spokesperson

Global Times

 

By Global Times

    Japanese fishing boat Tsurumaru intruded into the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao on Tuesday. China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels took necessary measures to warn and expel it in accordance with the law, Jiang Lue, spokesperson of the CCG, stated on Tuesday, according to a statement released via CCG's official WeChat account.

    "Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory. We urge the Japanese side to immediately stop all rights-violation and provocative acts in relevant waters. The CCG will continue to conduct rights-protection and law enforcement operations in the waters around Diaoyu Dao, and resolutely safeguard China's sovereignty and maritime rights and interests," Jiang said.

    According to the military channel of CCTV News, this is the first public statement made by Jiang since assuming the role of spokesperson for the CCG.

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