Chinese Ships Patrol Near Senkaku Islands for Record 158 Days

Japanese coast guard reports continuous Chinese presence in disputed waters, raising concerns over territorial integrity.

Japan's coast guard observed Chinese vessels in the contiguous zone for 158 consecutive days.
The Chinese coast guard's presence surpassed the previous record of 157 days set in 2021.
Japan expelled Chinese ships, including one armed with a cannon, from its territorial waters last Friday.
Prime Minister Kishida expressed concerns to Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a recent trilateral summit in Seoul.
A military hotline between Japan and China has been established to prevent clashes in the East China Sea.