Japanese Destroyer Suzutsuki Enters Chinese Waters on July 4, Raising Tensions

Jul 11, 2024, 07:27 AM

A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer, Suzutsuki, entered Chinese territorial waters near Taiwan and Zhejiang province on July 4, sparking serious concerns from Beijing. The incident, which was not notified to China, led to protests from the Chinese government, with the Foreign Ministry stating that China would handle such entries in accordance with the law. The Chinese Coast Guard reported that it had warned and 'drove away' the Japanese vessel from the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands (Senkaku) on July 10. The entry of the Japanese destroyer has heightened tensions between the two nations.