China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels conducted a patrol in waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands on Friday, according to a statement by the State Oceanic Administration.
The vessels are CCG 2151, 2337 and 2115. China has been conducting patrols on a regular basis.
The last patrol was announced on Dec. 30, 2014.
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