China Coast Guard expels Japanese boat intruding into waters of Chiwei Islet

China Coast Guard vessels warned and expelled a Japanese fishing boat on Tuesday after it illegally entered the territorial waters of China's Chiwei Islet in the East China Sea, a spokesman said.

Jiang Lue, spokesman for the China Coast Guard, stated that the Japanese fishing boat entered the waters illegally, and the CCG took necessary control measures in accordance with the law.

"Diaoyu Island and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory," Jiang said. "We urge the Japanese side to immediately stop all infringing and provocative actions in the waters."

Jiang added that the China Coast Guard will continue to carry out rights protection and law enforcement operations in the territorial waters of Diaoyu Island and its affiliated islands to safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.