Japan spots Chinese ships near disputed isles for record 216 straight days
Tokyo (AFP) June 22, 2025 Japan spotted Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islets in the East China Sea for a record 216 consecutive days, Tokyo's coast guard said Sunday. The Tokyo-administered islands, known as the Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan, have long been a sore point between the neighbours. On Sunday, Japan said it observed four Chinese coast guard vessels sailing in the "contiguous" zone, refe

