East China Sea, China - Sept 10, 2026 (Courtesy of China Coast Guard - No access Chinese mainland)
1. China Coast Guard (CCG) officers watching Diaoyu Dao with binoculars

A vessel formation of the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday conducted a patrol in China's territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands, according to a statement by the CCG.

The patrol was carried out in accordance with the law to protect China's legal rights in the area, the statement said.