Japan, China coast guard ships face off near disputed East China Sea islands
Published on: July 7, 2026, 11:51 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Japanese and Chinese coast guard ships confronted each other near disputed islands Tuesday. Each nation claimed to have expelled the other's vessels from their territorial waters. The incident occurred near uninhabited islands claimed by both Japan and China. This maritime encounter follows recent diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Both countries continue to accuse each other of deploying ships in the contested area.
