Regarding China's claim over the "Marine Police Law" that allowed the China Coast Guard to use weapons, Minister of Defense Kishi pointed out that the applicable sea area is ambiguous and is a problem under international law, and the Chinese side continues. He expressed his intention to convey strong concerns to China.

At a press conference on the 7th, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the "Maritime Police Law", which allowed the Coast Guard to use weapons, "is not intended for a specific country, but is in perfect agreement with international law. I justified it by insisting that there was.



Regarding this, Minister of Defense Kishi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "The" Maritime Police Law "has ambiguous applicable sea areas and the authority to use weapons, and there is a problem from the viewpoint of consistency with international law. ".



He said, "We must not undermine the legitimate interests of the countries concerned, including Japan," and continued to convey strong concerns to the Chinese side.



In addition, Minister Kishi said in China's budget bill that he had further increased defense spending, saying, "We are strengthening military power extensively and rapidly without transparency. Dispel suspicions of the international community. We will strongly encourage the Chinese side to make efforts to do so. "