China Expels Japanese Fishing Vessel from Disputed East China Sea Waters

The China Coast Guard claims the Japanese boat illegally entered the Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions between the two nations.

China's Coast Guard expelled a Japanese fishing vessel from the Diaoyu Islands, which Japan refers to as the Senkaku Islands, citing illegal entry.
The incident occurred on October 15-16, with China implementing control measures and issuing warnings to the vessel.
China asserts sovereignty over the islands, urging Japan to cease activities it deems unlawful in the area.
Japan, which disputes China's claims, has not yet commented on this particular incident.
Recent months have seen multiple confrontations between China and Japan over these disputed waters, amid broader regional tensions.