A Chinese marine research ship was spotted within Japan's exclusive economic zone off Okinawa Prefecture on Sunday, the Japan Coast Guard said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/27/japan/chinese-research-ship-japans-eez/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #ishigakiisland #china #japan #eez #chinajapanrelations #japancoastguard