A crew member works on board Haijian 83 during patrol activities around the Diaoyu Islands, Oct. 10, 2012. The China Marine Surveillance ships sailed to the East China Sea for patrol activities on Sept. 30. [Xinhua]
Japanese vessels expelled from Diaoyu Islands waters
China's marine surveillance fleet has expelled a number of Japanese vessels illegally sailing in waters around the Diaoyu Islands on Tuesday morning, according to a statement issued by the State Oceanic Administration.
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