China Protests Japanese Vessel's 'Illegal' Entry into Its Waters

China protested the entry of a Japanese vessel into its waters, terming it 'illegal and improper.' Japan cited a technical error, while China demanded assurances against future occurrences and promised legal action for unauthorized entries.

China has strongly protested the 'illegal and improper' entry of a Japanese vessel into its waters, urging Japan to ensure that such incidents do not recur, according to a statement from China's foreign ministry on Thursday.

Japan responded by attributing the incident to a technical mistake. Spokesperson Lin Jian made this clarification during a regular press conference, emphasizing that unauthorized entries will be legally addressed by China.

The diplomatic spat has highlighted ongoing tensions between the two nations, with China insisting on stringent measures against further violations of its maritime boundaries.

(With inputs from agencies.)