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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Japan detains Chinese fishing boat and its captain amid escalating tension

Japanese officials said they have detained a Chinese fishing vessel after it allegedly ignored orders to halt for an inspection in Japan’s exclusive maritime economic zone.

Although Japan has detained fishing boats from South Korea and Taiwan in recent years, this is the first case involving a Chinese vessel since 2022. This comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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