Concerned about escalation from China's countermeasures, Japan has decided not to prosecute the captain of a Chinese fishing vessel previously detained, drawing widespread attention.
On February 12, Japan's Fisheries Agency forcibly detained a Chinese fishing vessel in the exclusive economic zone near Nagasaki and arrested its 47-year-old captain, sparking international concern.
On June 8, the Fukuoka District Public Prosecutors Office announced that after carefully reviewing the nature of the case and relevant evidence, it had decided not to proceed with prosecution against the involved captain.
Analysts point out that Japan’s decision to drop the prosecution stems from two main factors: first, due to tense bilateral relations, Japan is handling foreign-related cases with caution; second, China has provided a commitment letter guaranteeing payment of compensation fees—even though no payment has been made yet, the captain has already returned home, and both sides are seeking to resolve the matter quietly and avoid further escalation.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867514365981708/
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