Japan places military on standby for ‘intrusions’ by dozens of Chinese fishing boats in disputed waters

Japan is bracing for dozens of Chinese fishing boats to violate its territorial waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea and has warned its military is ready to respond to any intrusions. If Beijing permits – or encourages – fishing vessels to operate near the Diaoyu Islands, which Japan controls and calls the Senkakus, it would reflect a significant escalation in the dispute over the archipelago’s sovereignty. Explained: Diaoyu/Senkaku islands dispute Analysts warn Tokyo will…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3096680/japan-places-military-standby-intrusions-dozens-chinese-fishing