Regarding the fact that Chinese and Russian naval vessels sailed in the continental zone off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture at the same time, Secretary-General Matsuno said that Chinese vessels would monitor Russian vessels from their own standpoint regarding the Senkaku Islands. He said there was a possibility.
One Russian Navy vessel entered the continental zone off the Senkaku Islands after 7:00 am on the 4th and sailed for about an hour, and one Chinese Navy vessel also entered the continental zone from around 7:44 am for about 6 minutes. It has been confirmed that the Ministry of Defense is conducting an analysis of the purpose.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference, "Russian Navy vessels may have been navigating in the continental zone to avoid bad weather, and Chinese Navy vessels may have been navigating in response." explained.
He said, "We protested against the Chinese side and called for prevention of recurrence. The Senkaku Islands are a territory peculiar to Japan both historically and under international law, and we will deal with them calmly."
On the other hand, regarding the invasion of two ships of the China Coast Guard off the coast of the Senkaku Islands early in the morning of the 5th, he "severely protested and urged him to leave immediately. Said.
Foreign Minister Hayashi "Strictly protests the Chinese side through diplomatic routes"
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Hayashi said, "Such activities are a violation of international law in the first place, and we have urged the Chinese side to protest severely through diplomatic routes and promptly move out of Japan's territorial waters. I regret to say that I will continue to respond calmly and calmly. "
Defense Minister Kishi "Acts that unilaterally raise tensions are seriously concerned"
At a press conference, Defense Minister Kishi said, "While China has made its own claims about the Senkaku Islands and invaded the territory by ships of the CCG, such navigation is an act that unilaterally raises tensions. It's a serious concern. "
He added, "In recent years, China's military actions in the sea and airspace around Japan have become more and more active and active," and the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces have stated that they will take all possible precautions and surveillance.