Philippines calls on China to stop ‘provocative actions’ at sea Manila lodges diplomatic protest over near collisions in the South China Sea, its 55th this year. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
Philippines summons China ambassador over water cannoned boats in South China Sea Manila summoned Beijing's envoy Monday after the China Coast Guard blocked and water cannoned Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos said. France 24 · Aug 7, 2023
Patterns detected in sailing of China Coast Guard off Senkakus Patterns have been detected in the movements of China Coast Guard vessels sailing off the Senkaku Islands. The ships have been entering Japan's territorial waters off the Senkakus as if carrying out "regular patrols" at specific times of the day and chasing after Japanese fishing boats if they are in… The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 5, 2023
Govt seeking multiple visits by Japan, China leaders BEIJING -- Japan and China made no clear progress Sunday in talks between Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang. Nevertheless, the two foreign chiefs agreed on the need to continue dialogue with the aim of improving bilateral ties. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 3, 2023
US seals crucial military deal with the Philippines close to China flashpoints Deal expands Washington’s access to military bases near Taiwan and the South China Sea The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023
40% increase in coast guard budget planned by fiscal 2027 The government plans to increase the Japan Coast Guard budget to about 320 billion yen in fiscal 2027, which is 40% higher than this fiscal year, according to sources in the government and the ruling parties. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 14, 2022
China's provocations near Senkaku Islands have become unwanted norm Sunday marked 10 years since the Japanese government nationalized the Senkaku Islands in 2012. Over that time, China has been accelerating its maritime advances, with provocative acts by China Coast Guard vessels becoming common around the islands. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 12, 2022
2 China ships enter Japanese waters off Senkakus Two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships intruded into Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Sunday evening and Monday morning, according to the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 8, 2022
Chinese ships set new Senkaku intrusion record Two China Coast Guard ships stayed continuously in Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands for 64 hours 17 minutes this month, the longest single intrusion since Japan nationalized the islands in 2012. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 8, 2022
Chinese vessels spent record 64 hours in Japan's territory The Japan Coast Guard confirmed Thursday that two China Coast Guard vessels intruded into Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands and stayed in the waters for 64 hours, the longest single intrusion since Japan nationalized the islands in 2012. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 24, 2022
Number of Chinese ships in waters off Senkakus surged since enactment of coast guard law In the 12 months since the enactment of Chinese legislation that allows China Coast Guard vessels to use weapons, CCG ships have been spotted regularly in waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 3, 2022