Sanae Takaichi Seizes Chinese Boat Following Taiwan Dispute

Japanese authorities arrested a 47-year-old Chinese captain and seized his fishing vessel after he allegedly attempted to flee an inspection southwest of Meshima Island.The incident represents the first detention of a Chinese boat since 2022 and follows a period of intense diplomatic strain initiated by Sanae Takaichi regarding the security of Taiwan.Beijing previously responded to Japanese military intervention comments by restricting tourism and canceling cultural exchanges between the two nations.