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flag Japan arrested a Chinese captain after seizing his vessel in its economic zone near Nagasaki on Feb. 12, 2026.

flag Japan seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its 47-year-old captain in its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture on February 12, 2026, marking the first such incident since 2022. flag The vessel, the Qiong Dong Yu, fled after being ordered to stop for a routine inspection, prompting pursuit and arrest. flag The event occurred amid rising tensions following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks suggesting Japan might intervene militarily if China attempts to take Taiwan by force. flag China responded with diplomatic protests, suspended imports of Japanese seafood, conducted joint military drills with Russia, and tightened export controls on strategic materials. flag The arrest underscores deteriorating relations, despite ongoing economic ties, and highlights longstanding disputes over maritime rights and territorial claims in the East China Sea.

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