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The Prime Minister’s Instruction (regarding the actions of a Chinese Navy vessel)

June 9, 2016

[Provisional Translation]


Regarding the entry of a Chinese Navy vessel into Japan’s contiguous zone to the northeast of Kuba Island of the Senkaku Islands, I instruct the following:

  1. Take measures to prepare for contingencies through the close cooperation of relevant ministries and agencies
  2. Collaborate closely with the United States and other related countries
  3. Put fullest efforts into readiness and monitoring

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