Chinese coast guard ship 35104 sails near the waters of disputed East China Sea islands on Saturday. Japan Coast Guard on Saturday confirmed some 230 Chinese fishing vessels and six coast guard ships, including three apparently carrying arms, were sailing near the waters of disputed East China Sea islands, the government said. AFP PHOTO/JAPAN COAST GUARD
TOKYO: 230 Chinese fishing vessels and six coast guard ships, including three apparently carrying weapons, sailed into waters close to disputed East China Sea islands on Saturday, Japan’s foreign ministry said.