Map Shows China Sending Ships Around US Ally
Summary
Chinese coast guard ships traveled through important straits near Japan's main islands as part of a 31-day patrol. Japan monitored the ships closely using both sea and air surveillance. China's actions reflect its expanding maritime presence in the Pacific, highlighting tensions in the region.Key Facts
- Chinese coast guard ships passed through the Tsugaru Strait between Japan's Honshu and Hokkaido islands.
- The Tsugaru Strait is a key waterway, connecting the Sea of Japan with the North Pacific.
- Japan designated this strait as one of its international straits where territorial waters are narrower.
- Japan's Self-Defense Forces conducted round-the-clock surveillance of the area.
- Chinese vessels were on a 31-day patrol to protect fishery resources, starting from Shanghai and returning on October 10.
- A Chinese military and media report showed the ships traveled around Japan, passing through the Tsushima Strait between Japan and South Korea.
- The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea allows freedom of navigation in international waters, which China cited in its actions.
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