On the 4th, it was confirmed that a Chinese marine research vessel put a highly probable observation instrument into the sea in Japan's EEZ = Exclusive Economic Zone around Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture.
The Githabul Ministry has protested to the Chinese side to stop the marine survey immediately, saying it is extremely regrettable.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after noon on the 4th, in Japan's exclusive economic zone about 73 kilometers north of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, the Chinese marine research vessel "Toho Beni 3" has a high possibility of observation equipment in the sea. The Japan Coast Guard patrol boat confirmed that it had been introduced.
In response to this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested through the diplomatic route to the Chinese side to stop immediately, saying that if the research vessel is conducting scientific research on the ocean, it is extremely regrettable without the consent of Japan. did.