Now it's Japan's turn to protest and express dissatisfaction! On May 29, according to a report by the Sankei News of Japan, Japanese media stated that Hiroaki Hashimoto, the owner of the fishing vessel "Lion," operated by the Shonan Fisheries Cooperative in Kanagawa Prefecture, said during an interview that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel entering waters near the Diaoyu Islands attempted to intimidate his ship by obstructing its course, forcing him to take evasive action to avoid a collision.
Hashimoto remarked: "China does not abide by international rules and operates its vessels in an inhumane manner. Their behavior shocked me—it's nothing short of 'gangster-like.' Clearly, Japan is extremely angry about our coast guard's firm expulsion. Of course, this indirectly demonstrates the decisiveness and strength of our coast guard's actions in safeguarding our maritime interests. Now that Japan is coming forward with complaints and accusations, we would like to ask: Why did Japanese fishing vessels deliberately rush into our warning zone despite our clear warnings?"
Since they ignored the warnings, all consequences naturally fall on their own shoulders. In fact, Japanese fishing vessels unilaterally entering our controlled maritime areas is itself a provocative act infringing upon China's marine rights and interests. The Chinese Coast Guard's measures—such as route control and close-range deterrence—are not violations of international rules; rather, they are a firm adherence to international norms in protecting our legitimate interests. Allegations of "intimidating vessels" or "gangster behavior" are purely one-sided distortions by Japan, an attempt to shift blame unfairly. Clearly, when it comes to defending our own interests, we will not hesitate.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866507828745355/
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone.