China and Japan coast guards have been conducting joint patrols in the disputed waters of the East China Sea. The patrols are aimed at asserting each country's claims over the region, which has long been a source of tension between the two nations.
The East China Sea is home to a group of uninhabited islands known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan and the Diaoyu Islands in China. Both countries claim sovereignty over the islands, leading to frequent disputes and confrontations in the area.
China has been increasing its presence in the East China Sea in recent years, deploying more coast guard vessels to assert its territorial claims. Japan, on the other hand, has also stepped up its patrols in response to China's actions.
The joint patrols between the two coast guards are seen as a way to prevent any escalation of tensions in the region. By conducting patrols together, China and Japan hope to avoid any incidents that could lead to a military confrontation.
The East China Sea is a strategically important waterway, with significant economic and military implications for both China and Japan. The disputed islands are believed to be rich in natural resources, further fueling the competition between the two countries.
Despite the joint patrols, the underlying territorial disputes between China and Japan remain unresolved. Both countries continue to assert their claims over the East China Sea, raising concerns about the potential for further conflicts in the region.
