Government ships helped crews board fishing vessels. They believe they were inspecting as part of Law Enforcement duties. They issued warnings about the activities in the waters. As intrusions of chinese ships increase, japanese government officials have made a record of the instances public. They posted photos of Patrol Vessels spotted near the Senkaku Islands friday through monday. On one occasion, a record high number of 15 vessels sailed together. And as many as 11 ships entered japanese waters in one day. Foreign minister Fumio Kishida sat down with chinas ambassador to japan cheng. He said unilateral is unacceptable. Japanese officials plan to release an english record on the incursions. China and taiwan claim the islands. The u. S. Government says its keeping an eye on the events unfolding in the region. So were closely monitoring the situation. Were in close communication with the japanese Government Regarding their concern. The United States position on the Senkaku Islands as