中国主张在Diaoyu Dao周围进行合法的海岸警卫巡逻,拒绝日本的主张,并敦促克制。 China asserts lawful coast guard patrols around Diaoyu Dao, rejecting Japan's claims and urging restraint.

中国国防部于2026年1月8日重申,中国海岸警卫队在Diaoyu Dao及其附属岛屿周围进行巡逻是合法和必要的,因为这些岛屿是中国的固有领土。 China's Ministry of National Defense reaffirmed on January 8, 2026, that patrols by its coast guard around Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are lawful and necessary, as the islands are China's inherent territory. 发言人张小刚说,这些行动维护了海事权利和主权,拒绝了日本媒体关于巡逻次数创纪录的说法。 Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang stated the operations safeguard maritime rights and sovereignty, rejecting Japanese media claims of a record number of patrols. 他敦促日本避免升级的言辞和行动,警告此类举动可能会适得其反。 He urged Japan to avoid escalatory rhetoric and actions, warning such moves could backfire.