CCG fleet patrols Diaoyu Islands waters

A four-ship fleet of the newly-unveiled China Coast Guard  (CCG) on Friday patrolled the country's territorial waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands, the State Oceanic Administration said.

Comprising CCG ships 2350, 2101, 2506 and 2166, the fleet made clear the Chinese government's stance on its sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands to Japanese ships sailing there, which constituted violations of Chinese sovereignty.

The Japanese ships were told to immediately leave the Chinese territorial waters.

CCG, which merges maritime law enforcement functions of four agencies responsible for fisheries administration, maritime surveillance, customs enforcement and border control, formally unveiled its board on Monday.