Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed islands

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Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels near disputed islands in the East China Sea, while China claims to have done the same to a Japanese fishing boat. The standoff highlights the ongoing territorial disputes over the Senkaku-Diaoyu islands amidst strained Sino-Japanese relations.

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region is strategically important due to proximity to Taiwan.