Regarding the development of gas fields in the East China Sea, it was confirmed that China had installed equipment for excavation in the waters on the Chinese side of the midline between Japan and China, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is proceeding with unilateral development. I protested that it was extremely regrettable.
Regarding the development of gas fields in the East China Sea, the two governments agreed to jointly develop the gas field in 2008, but negotiations to conclude a related treaty remained suspended, and the Chinese side moved to the vicinity of the midline between Japan and China in the sea area. We are proceeding with one-sided development such as constructing structures.
Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the 20th that the Maritime Self-Defense Force confirmed that China had installed equipment for excavation at the point where the construction of the 17th structure was confirmed in May. Announced.
Apart from this, in the surrounding waters, it is known that China is carrying the foundation of the 18th new structure on June 17th.
Mr. Funakoshi, Director of the Asia-Pacific Region of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strongly protested to Deputy Minister Yang Yu of the Chinese Embassy, saying that it is extremely regrettable that the Chinese side is proceeding with unilateral development, and based on the 2008 agreement. He urged us to promptly respond to the resumption of negotiations to conclude the relevant treaties.