In a wave of rising tensions 🌊, China has called out Japan over recent \"infringement and provocation\" activities near the Diaoyu Islands 🏝️, a spokesperson from the Chinese embassy in Japan announced this Sunday. According to reports, a group of five Japanese National Diet members, including Tomomi Inada, acting secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, joined an \"investigation group\" organized by the Ishigaki city government. They ventured into waters near the Diaoyu Islands for an \"inspection\" and even hinted at plans to go ashore. The Chinese Coast Guard wasn't having it 🚫🚢. They've been taking law enforcement measures to protect what China considers its rightful territory, said the embassy spokesperson. \"Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory,\" the spokesperson asserted firmly. \"We have the determination and will to safeguard our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.\" China is urging Japan to chill out ✋ and stick to the four-point principled agreement between the two nations. The message is clear: Stop the political provocations and media hype, and let's get back on track to managing our differences through dialogue. No one wants to see the situation escalate further 🔥.
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China lodges representations against Japan's moves over Diaoyu Islands
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