Japanese and Chinese coast guard ships confronted each other near disputed islands Tuesday. Each nation claimed to have expelled the other's vessels from their territorial waters. The incident occurred near uninhabited islands claimed by both Japan and China. This maritime encounter follows recent diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Both countries continue to accuse each other of deploying ships in the contested area.

Japan expelled two Chinese coast guard ships from waters near disputed islands, escalating long-running tensions. Learn more about the Japan-China dispute.

China expelled a Japanese ship near the disputed Senkaku Islands. Military clash between China and Japan before 2027 at 6.5% YES.