"China and Japan Engage in Blame Game over Disputed Islands Confrontation"

China and Japan have accused each other of maritime incursions after a confrontation between their coast guards near disputed islands in the East China Sea. China's coast guard claimed that a Japanese fishing boat and patrol vessels intruded into waters around the islands, while Japan's coast guard stated that two Chinese maritime patrol boats left Japan's territorial waters after receiving warnings. Similar incidents have occurred in recent months. Additionally, China and the Philippines traded accusations over a collision between their vessels in the South China Sea, marking the second confrontation in as many days.