• The Senkaku Islands are the subject of a land dispute between Japan, China and Taiwan, though fishermen say they do not usually enter the area. | KYODO
    The Senkaku Islands are the subject of a land dispute between Japan, China and Taiwan, though fishermen say they do not usually enter the area. | KYODO

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Since a law that allows the Chinese Coast Guard to use weapons took effect on Feb. 1, Japan has been on guard, especially the central government, the Defense Ministry, as well as the Japan Coast Guard (JCG).

“Though there won’t be an immediate change in the situation, the risk of accidental future conflicts can’t be ruled out,” said a senior official at the JCG.

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