Chinese survey ships straying into other nations' EEZs, data shows

Tensions rise as Beijing's research vessels crisscross South and East China Sea

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The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords, top, conducts routine operations in the vicinity of the Chinese vessel Hai Yang Di Zhi 4, in the South China Sea, July 1, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy)

NAOKI INOUE, TSUKASA HADANO and JUN ENDO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/BEIJING/MANILA -- Chinese survey vessels are increasing their research in the Asia Pacific region, as Beijing steps up efforts to increase its maritime interests.

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