The China Marine Surveillance ships patrol 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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