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Japan Vows Calm, Resolute Response to Chinese Yonaguni Incursions

7/3/2026

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Japan said it will respond resolutely and calmly to Chinese coast guard incursions near Yonaguni Island.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru said Chinese vessels have repeatedly entered Japan's exclusive economic zone near Yonaguni and called the activity unacceptable.
Kihara added Japan will defend its territory, waters, airspace and sovereign rights.
The incursions follow a May 28 summit where Japan and the Philippines began EEZ and continental-shelf talks that Beijing criticized.

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Japan said it will respond resolutely and calmly to Chinese coast guard incursions near Yonaguni Island.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru said Chinese vessels have repeatedly entered Japan's exclusive economic zone near Yonaguni and called the activity unacceptable.
Kihara added Japan will defend its territory, waters, airspace and sovereign rights.
The incursions follow a May 28 summit where Japan and the Philippines began EEZ and continental-shelf talks that Beijing criticized.