China disputes Japan’s territorial claims over disputed waters in East China Sea

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s foreign ministry on Thursday countered Japan’s territorial claims over disputed waters in the East China Sea, calling the move a “grave violation” of Chinese sovereignty. “Chinese coast guard vessels carried out law enforcement on the scene in accordance with the law, it is a legitimate measure to safeguard Chinese sovereignty,” spokesperson Wang Wenbin told reporters at a regular press briefing. Wang made the remarks in response to a question on Japan’s coast guard saying Chinese coast guard vessels violated Japanese territorial waters around the disputed East China…

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