Two ships of the China Marine Surveillance (CMS) have reached the waters around the Diaoyu Islands Tuesday morning to assert the country's sovereignty.
Angered by Japan's so-called "purchase" of some of the Diaoyu Islands, a Chinese territory, people in China of various walks of life have expressed support for the Chinese government in introducing countermeasures.
? Reaction: PLA pledges support | Taiwan
? Repercussion:Tourism | Auto sales
? Backgrounder:Diaoyu Islands | Timeline of dispute