Reported about 1 year ago
According to Reuters, a Chinese government vessel set up a floating buoy in the Four Kuroshio Basin in Japan's continental shelf waters in June, causing concern as it's a rare move into Japan's Pacific jurisdiction. The Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan expressed regret over China's actions. Despite Japan's requests for the buoy's removal through meetings and diplomatic channels, China has not responded. The buoy, suspected to be collecting wave data transmitted via satellite, was placed after a large Chinese survey vessel violated Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone last year. This recent incident raised concerns over potential violations of international maritime laws in the mineral-rich seabed area, highlighting ongoing tensions between China and Japan over territorial disputes in the region.
Source: YAHOO