According to reports, the Chinese coastguard has increased its presence in the contested waters near the Diaoyu Islands. According to a Japanese official, Tokyo is alarmed by the recent activity and is considering a response.

Chinese activity increases near Diaoyu Islands, Japan mulls on sending troops

Russia released 24 Japanese fishermen and their vessels on Tuesday, after detaining them for allegedly exceeding the octopus catch quota off a chain of disputed Pacific islands, Japan's foreign ministry said.

Russia releases Japanese fishermen, boats held near disputed Pacific islands

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Chinese activity increases near Diaoyu Islands, Japan mulls on sending troops

Chinese activity increases near Diaoyu Islands, Japan mulls on sending troops

Russia releases Japanese fishermen, boats held near disputed Pacific islands