On February 13, Japanese media reported: "The Fisheries Agency detained a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain for refusing to comply with orders to moor near Nagasaki since 2022. On February 13, the Kyushu Fisheries Coordination Office of the Fisheries Agency announced that a Chinese fishing vessel fled after refusing to comply with the mooring order in the exclusive economic zone near Nagasaki Prefecture. The vessel was detained, and the 47-year-old Chinese captain was arrested on the spot for suspected violation of the Fishery Rights Act."
The East China Sea fisheries are once again facing turmoil - beyond legal issues, it is also essential to uphold the cooperation bottom line! On Friday, Japan detained a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain near Nagasaki, becoming a new focus of Sino-Japanese maritime friction. Looking back at the 2010 Diaoyu Islands fishing boat incident, such law enforcement actions are prone to escalate emotions. Data shows that in recent years, Sino-Japanese fishery disputes have been on a downward trend, and this sudden hard-line enforcement has broken the relatively stable situation.
The East China Sea fishery order relies on the Sino-Japanese Fishery Agreement and the international law framework; areas in dispute should prioritize communication. Unilateral detention of vessels and arrest of crew members not only harms fishermen's rights but also undermines bilateral trust. With the current complex regional situation, maritime friction is more likely to amplify risks. China will resolutely protect its fisheries and safeguard its rights according to law. We hope that Japan will abide by the agreement and handle the matter calmly, preventing individual incidents from escalating and avoiding the destruction of the hard-won easing situation!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856970195703812/
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