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Chinese Coastguard Ships Maintain Record Presence Near Disputed Diaoyu Islands

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Chinese Coastguard Ships Maintain Record Presence Near Disputed Diaoyu Islands

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  • Chinese coastguard ships have been active near the **Diaoyu Islands** for a record **353 days** this year, surpassing last year's total of **352 days**.
  • Analysts suggest this sustained presence aims to challenge Japan's **sovereignty** over the islands, which are administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing.
  • The **Japan Coast Guard** noted that Chinese vessels entered Japanese territorial waters **39 times** and approached fishing boats on **18 occasions** this year.
  • Experts indicate that China's strategic approach is designed to stretch Japan’s **defensive capacities**, positioning themselves to "outlast" Tokyo in the region.
  • Concerns are growing among Japanese residents, particularly in **Okinawa**, regarding potential conflicts over these disputed waters.

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