{"id":2909,"date":"2026-01-15T21:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rips.or.jp\/en\/?post_type=statistical_data_ana&p=2909"},"modified":"2026-01-21T21:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:34:23","slug":"statistical-data-as-of-january-15-2026","status":"publish","type":"statistical_data_ana","link":"https:\/\/www.rips.or.jp\/en\/newsletter\/statistical_data_analysis\/statistical-data-as-of-january-15-2026","title":{"rendered":"Statistical Data and Analysis (as of January 15)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the first half of this month, China implemented a range of distinct unilateral measures.<\/p>\n

In the East China Sea, Chinese Coast Guard vessels continue to operate in the contiguous zone outside Japan\u2019s territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands, with their activity days last year reaching a record high. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that China has newly fixed a mobile gas drilling rig near the Japan\u2013China median line and is unilaterally advancing gas field development, despite the 2008 bilateral agreement on cooperation in East China Sea resource development.<\/p>\n

In trade, following Prime Minister Takaichi’s remarks regarding a Taiwan contingency, China announced strengthened export control measures on dual-use items specifically targeting Japan. It has been reported that China may have begun restricting rare earth exports to Japanese companies, and that delays in customs clearance for Japanese alcoholic beverages and food products are occurring in China.<\/p>\n

Moreover, in response to the same remarks, China launched a \u201cdiplomatic campaign\u201d seeking support from South Korea and African countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[Statistical Data as of January 15]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan Coast Guard (JCG) daily updates the statistical data on the number of China Coast Guard vessels entering in the contiguous zone around the Senkaku Islands and intruding into Japanese territorial waters. The below is from the website of JCG.
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Dec.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Contiguous zone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Territorial
\nWaters<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jan.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Contiguous zone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Territorial
\nWaters<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n

\n

5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n

\n

7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n

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9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Contiguous zone<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Territorial
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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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