Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat and arrests captain
France 24
by FRANCE 24February 13, 2026
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 Tokyo to respect the rights of the vessel's Chinese crew members.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/13/2026