日本指控中国在有争议的Okinotori环礁附近进行未经授权的研究; Japan accuses China of unauthorized research near disputed Okinotori atoll; China disputes Japan's claim.

日本指控中国在其太平洋有争议环礁奥基诺托里附近的专属经济区进行未经授权的海洋研究。 Japan accuses China of unauthorized maritime research in its exclusive economic zone near Okinotori, a disputed atoll in the Pacific Ocean. 日本海岸警卫队发现一艘中国勘察船,并通过外交渠道提出抗议。 Japan's coast guard spotted a Chinese survey vessel and protested through diplomatic channels. 中国对日本的主张提出异议,认为Okinotori不是一座岛屿,因此不符合国际法规定的专属经济区资格。 China disputes Japan's claim, arguing Okinotori is not an island and thus does not qualify for an exclusive economic zone under international law.