Post by Logan on Jan 12, 2016 5:16:40 GMT -6
Japan to respond strongly to Chinese warships sailing near Senkaku Islands
TOKYO, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- The Japanese government is to respond strongly to Chinese warships that approach the disputed Senkaku Islands – islets under Japan's administration, but also claimed by China and Taiwan.
Tokyo has designated waters within a 14-mile radius of the Senkakus, also known as the Diaoyutai Islands, as its sovereign maritime zone, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Tuesday, local time.
Should Chinese warships enter the off-limits zone action would be taken, and Japan would promptly demand the departure of the Chinese boats.
Japanese officials had clarified its specifications to China, after a Chinese warship reportedly sailed near the Senkaku Islands in November.
Continued at www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2016/01/11/Japan-to-respond-strongly-to-Chinese-warships-sailing-near-Senkaku-Islands/4041452564800/?spt=sec&or=tn
TOKYO, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- The Japanese government is to respond strongly to Chinese warships that approach the disputed Senkaku Islands – islets under Japan's administration, but also claimed by China and Taiwan.
Tokyo has designated waters within a 14-mile radius of the Senkakus, also known as the Diaoyutai Islands, as its sovereign maritime zone, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Tuesday, local time.
Should Chinese warships enter the off-limits zone action would be taken, and Japan would promptly demand the departure of the Chinese boats.
Japanese officials had clarified its specifications to China, after a Chinese warship reportedly sailed near the Senkaku Islands in November.
Continued at www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2016/01/11/Japan-to-respond-strongly-to-Chinese-warships-sailing-near-Senkaku-Islands/4041452564800/?spt=sec&or=tn