On the afternoon of the 2nd, it was confirmed that a Chinese marine research vessel was operating in the exclusive economic zone around Okinotorishima, which is located at the southernmost tip of Japan, without prior consent, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to be vigilant. I have decided.
According to the 3rd Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, after 1:00 pm on the 2nd, in Japan's exclusive economic zone about 150 km northeast of Okinotorishima, the Chinese marine research vessel "Deep Sea No. 1" is anchored and wire underwater. I found an aircraft of the Japan Coast Guard who was wary of extending something like.
For this reason, the Japan Coast Guard requested the research vessel from the aircraft to stop the activity by radio, saying, "Investigation activities without prior consent are not permitted." I will continue to be vigilant.
According to the 3rd Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, this is the 10th time that a Chinese marine research vessel has been operating in the exclusive economic zone around Okinotorishima without prior consent in the past 10 years. It means that it was confirmed in May and August.