China Tells Japan to Take ‘Wise’ Decision, Free Fishermen, Boat
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China told Japan to make a “wise political resolution” to release a fishing boat and its crew detained in disputed waters six days ago.
China urged Japan to stop escalating the incident and to refrain from investigating or collecting evidence, according to a statement yesterday on the foreign ministry website. State Councilor Dai Bingguo summoned Japanese Ambassador Uichiro Niwa in Beijing and demanded release of the captain, crew and boat, state-run Xinhua News Agency earlier reported.