Chinese Ships Enter Waters Near Islands Disputed With Japan
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Six Chinese government ships entered what Japan sees as its territorial waters close to islands disputed by the two nations, heightening nationalist sentiment in a standoff that's damping trade and tourism.
Two ships have since left the area and the other four are being urged to do so, Japan’s coast guard said in a statement. Another two vessels were seen in nearby waters, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported. China’s official Xinhua News Agency said two Chinese surveillance fleets are patrolling around the islands, which are in areas rich in gas and fishing grounds.