Tokyo releases captain of Chinese fishing boat found in Japanese EEZ

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Vanessa CaiFebruary 14, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Japan released the captain of a Chinese fishing boat on Friday after arresting him on Thursday for allegedly fleeing inspection within Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Nagasaki prefecture. The Japanese fisheries agency stated the boat, Qiong Dong Yu, was seized after failing to comply with an order to stop for inspection. The captain, Zheng Nianli, was released after China provided documents guaranteeing bail payment. China's foreign ministry urged Japan to protect the rights of the crew members and adhere to the China-Japan fisheries agreement, ensuring their safety and legitimate interests. The Chinese consulate general in Fukuoka is assisting the crew with their return.

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Fukuoka 40% China-Japan Fisheries Agreement 50% Chinese Foreign Ministry 50% Lin Jian ×260% Nagasaki Prefecture 60% Qiong Dong Yu 70% Tokyo ×270% Zheng Nianli 80% Japanese Fisheries Agency ×280% China ×280% Japan ×490%

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fishing boat 90% exclusive economic zone 80% japan 70% eez 70% china 70% captain released 60% fisheries agreement 50% inspection 50% nagasaki prefecture 40%

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