Beijing and Tokyo in new maritime stand-off after Japan seizes Chinese boat, holds captain

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Vanessa CaiFebruary 13, 2026 at 01:05 PM

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Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain, Zheng Nianli, on Thursday within Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Nagasaki prefecture. The Japanese fisheries agency stated the vessel attempted to flee an inspection, leading to the captain's arrest. The boat had 10 other crew members and was located near Meshima Island. In response, China's foreign ministry spokesman, Lin Jian, stated that China urges Japan to abide by the China-Japan fisheries agreement, ensure the safety of the crew, and enforce the law impartially. Japan's government spokesman, Minoru Kihara, affirmed Japan's commitment to preventing illegal fishing by foreign vessels through firm enforcement actions.

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Meshima 40% Goto city 40% China-Japan fisheries agreement 50% Nagasaki prefecture 50% Lin Jian ×260% Minoru Kihara 60% Zheng Nianli 70% Japan Fisheries Agency 70% China ×490% Japan ×590%

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maritime stand-off 90% japan 80% china 80% fishing vessel 70% exclusive economic zone 70% fisheries agreement 60% illegal fishing 60% vessel inspection 50% crew members 40%

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Japan

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