Opinions on strengthening of response by Chinese ships around Okinotorishima One after another LDP July 21 15:03

China's marine research vessel was conducting activities that seemed to be researching in Japan's exclusive economic zone around Okinotorishima. Opinions were urged to strengthen the.

It was confirmed that a Chinese marine research vessel was carrying out activities that seemed to be research without consent in advance in the exclusive economic zone north-northwest of Okinotorishima, the southernmost tip of Japan, on the 9th of this month. The Japanese side was protesting.

Regarding this, at the joint meetings such as the Liberal Democratic Party of the Liberal Democratic Party, attendees said, "It is necessary to develop a law that regulates China's activities," or "an effort to further enhance Japan's presence, such as the development of island infrastructure and the implementation of aquaculture projects." Opinions were urged from the government to strengthen its response.

In addition, at the meeting, it was said that the members of the Liberal Democratic Party had to visit the site and deepen their understanding of the current situation.