Chinese ships continue Diaoyu Islands patrol

A four-ship fleet of the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday patrolled territorial waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands, according to a State Oceanic Administration statement on Saturday.

The vessels were CCG 2350, 1115, 2112 and 2506, the statement said.

The CCG, which covers maritime law enforcement functions of four agencies responsible for fisheries administration, maritime surveillance, customs enforcement and border control, formally unveiled its board in July.