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Chinese Coast Guard Sightings Near Senkakus Hit Record 356 Days in 2025

Japan's coast guard describes a near-routine presence since 2012 that has driven round-the-clock patrols.

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Overview

  • The Japan Coast Guard confirmed sightings in the contiguous zone on Dec. 30, bringing the annual total to 356 days and surpassing last year’s 355.
  • Chinese vessels have appeared for 46 consecutive days, according to the 11th Regional Coast Guard in Naha.
  • The contiguous zone lies just outside Japan’s 12-nautical-mile territorial sea around the uninhabited Senkaku Islands.
  • The coast guard continues 24-hour monitoring as officials warn the security environment is growing more severe.
  • Notable 2025 incidents included a 92-hour continuous stay inside territorial waters in March and a roughly 15-minute helicopter airspace violation in May.