Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat; Move Likely to Add to Tensions

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Javier C. HernándezFebruary 13, 2026 at 06:08 AM

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Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and detained its captain off the coast of Nagasaki on Thursday, February 13, 2026. The Japanese Fisheries Agency stated the vessel, Qiong Dong Yu 11998, was found in Japan's exclusive economic zone in the East China Sea and fled after being ordered to stop for inspection. This is the first such seizure since 2022 and involves a crew of 11. The incident is expected to exacerbate already strained relations between Japan and China, which have deteriorated recently due to Japan's stance on Taiwan and subsequent Chinese economic and political actions. The seized boat is being treated as evidence and will be moved to Nagasaki port.

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Goto Islands 30% Qiong Dong Yu 11998 40% Taiwan ×250% Nagasaki ×350% Japanese Fisheries Agency ×260% Tokyo ×260% Sanae Takaichi ×260% East China Sea ×270% Japan ×1090% China ×890%

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