TOKYO, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Japanese authorities have seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain for allegedly ...

The captain’s arrest had raised fears of a broader diplomatic confrontation between Japan and China, which have been at odds for months.

The seizure of the trawler, which Japan said was sailing in its waters in the East China Sea, is likely to add to tensions ...

The vessel's captain was ordered to stop for an inspection, but failed to comply and fled, Japan's fisheries agency said.

Shipping data showed the vessels gathering in distinct, coordinated lines in the East China Sea twice in recent weeks.

TOKYO — Japan released a Chinese fishing boat captain on Friday night, one day after his arrest, local media reported. Japan’s fisheries agency seized the boat, later saying the captain had refused to ...

HANOI, Oct 1 (Reuters) - At least 10 Vietnamese fishermen were injured when their boat was attacked by two foreign vessels while fishing near the Paracel Islands claimed by both China and Vietnam, ...

Hong Kong (CNN) — In between the speedboats, luxury yachts, and wooden fishing boats moored in a Hong Kong marina, a different kind of vessel maneuvers. It looks unassuming, but as the ...

The incident comes amid strained relations between Tokyo and Beijing.

Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said on Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. In November, Prime Minister Sanae ...

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat Thursday and arrested its captain, authorities said Friday, alleging that the boat was sailing inside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Beijing has called on ...