
Japan reacts after Chinese helicopter approaches fishery research vessel
Feb 18, 2023
Tokyo [Japan], February 18: Japan's Fisheries Agency said on February 17 that a Chinese naval helicopter approached a Japanese research vessel within its exclusive economic zone in the East China Sea.
The Japan Fisheries Agency said the incident involved the Yoko Maru ship belonging to the fisheries research and training agency. The Chinese helicopter
At the time of the incident, the Yoko Maru was conducting research on fishery resources in Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japan's Fisheries Agency said the government had told the Chinese government through a diplomatic channel that it was a very regrettable incident and that Beijing should prevent any similar incidents in the future. according to Kyodo News. There is no word yet on China's response.
The information comes after the Japanese Ministry of Defense
Tokyo has expressed concern about the Chinese survey ship
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper