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Japanese authorities have seized a Chinese fishing vessel for the first time since 2022 and it comes against the backdrop of a major diplomatic dispute between the countries.

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat Thursday and arrested its captain, authorities said Friday, alleging that the boat was sailing inside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Beijing has called on Tokyo ...