Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat inside its economic zone amid Beijing rift
The Guardian World
by Justin McCurry and agenciesFebruary 13, 2026
Japan says vessel failed to comply with order to stop, with incident coming weeks after row with China over Taiwan
Authorities in Japan have seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain in a move that is likely to inflame an ongoing diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing.
The seizure, which occurred on Thursday about 105 miles (170km) from the south-western port city of Nagasaki, came after the skipper refused an order to stop for an onboard inspection, according to media reports.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/13/2026