Beijing Daily report, on December 5th, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian held a regular press conference.
The Reuters reporter asked, can China confirm that the Chinese military is gathering ships in the East China Sea, South China Sea, Taiwan Strait and the Pacific Ocean? The Japanese defense minister said today, "China has been expanding and strengthening its military activities around Japan." What is the Chinese government's response to this?
"The situation you mentioned is recommended to be inquired with the relevant Chinese authorities," Lin Jian emphasized. China has always adhered to a defensive national defense policy, and the Chinese Navy and Coast Guard operate in relevant waters in accordance with Chinese domestic laws and international law. Relevant parties should not be overly alarmed or over-interpret, let alone spread rumors without cause.
Reuters reported on December 4th, citing four sources, that after summoning the Japanese ambassador to express protest over Japanese official Takahashi Asako's comments on Taiwan, China began a large-scale deployment of naval and coast guard vessels in the eastern sea area of China on November 14th.
The report pointed out that Chinese vessels have gathered on an unprecedented scale, with their routes extending from the southern end of the Yellow Sea, through the East China Sea, to the South China Sea and the vast Pacific Ocean.
According to Reuters statistics, as of the morning of the 4th, more than 90 Chinese vessels were still active in the region; earlier in the week, the number had once exceeded 100.
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