On several boats, say Japanese authorities, can be a weapon.
230 Chinese vessels, mainly fishing, is located near Japanese territorial waters in the East China sea, saying Japanese authorities.
According to Tokyo, a large group of fishing vessels and patrol boats went to the area of the disputed Senkaku Islands (Chinese name – Diaoyu).
On several boats, say Japanese authorities, can be a weapon. Japan protested to the Chinese diplomats in connection with the incident.
In recent years, Beijing increasingly tries to defend its Maritime interests.
The disputed Senkaku Islands are located near potential oil and gas reserves. For decades, they serve as a source of tension between China and Japan.
Earlier, the international court of justice ruled that China has no legal grounds to claim sovereignty in the East China sea.
