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flag Japan protests China's gas field development in East China Sea, citing violations of a 2008 agreement.

flag Japan has formally protested to China over the development of gas fields in the disputed waters of the East China Sea. flag Japan claims China set up drilling rigs in the area, violating a 2008 agreement to jointly develop resources. flag Tokyo says China's actions are "extremely regrettable" and calls for resuming talks on the agreement. flag This dispute adds to tensions over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands.

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