CHINA / POLITICS
By Guo Yuandan and Zhang Han Published: Mar 14, 2021 11:03 PM
File photo taken on a marine surveillance plane B-3837 shows the Diaoyu Islands and nearby islands.Photo:XinhuaJapanese media, amid the anti-China Quad meeting, reported that China had communicated with Japan over its new coast guard law in late February, seen by Chinese observers as a clear message that demonstrates China's transparency, determination and confidence in safeguarding its sovereignty in an appropriate manner.
Kyodo News quoted Japanese government sources on Saturday as saying that China has communicated with Japan over its coast guards' tracing of fishing vessels entering Chinese waters. China was self-restrained and did not force the vessels out or use water cannons or weapons.