Japan releases captain, crew of Chinese fishing boat

Crime Feb. 04, 2013 - 06:55AM JST ( 19 )

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YubaruFeb. 04, 2013 - 07:05AM JST

Hey due process in a timely manner. Well done.
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semperfiFeb. 04, 2013 - 07:49AM JST

Oh gee - - - - looks like the LDP is determined to take a tough stand with China ! ! ! ! ! ...... ;- )
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OssanAmericaFeb. 04, 2013 - 08:21AM JST

I thought coral fishing was prohibited globally.
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soldaveFeb. 04, 2013 - 08:31AM JST

So have they been charged or not yet?
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codomoFeb. 04, 2013 - 09:47AM JST

this must be better way for both countries at this time.
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CrazedinjapanFeb. 04, 2013 - 10:08AM JST

If the Chinese consulate paid the bail fee there must be charges to a offense. Screw up number 2 with china ...if they truly owed the waters and islands around there Why pay the bail bond ?
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danalawton1@yahoo.comFeb. 04, 2013 - 11:20AM JST

That was quick... Japan caved pretty quickly on this one.
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cracaphatFeb. 04, 2013 - 11:37AM JST

Will be released without charges no doubt like before.

As I said yesterday. -------7.
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WakarimasenFeb. 04, 2013 - 11:49AM JST

I thought this would bring the loonies out in force but was pretty quiet at the Chinese Embassy yesterday. Was a bit of extra security at the Korean Cultural Centre fro some reason.
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smithinjapanFeb. 04, 2013 - 11:56AM JST

Not much else they can do, and good on the government for letting them go and not allowing sentiment towards China dictate law.
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CrisGerSanFeb. 04, 2013 - 12:57PM JST

Well done, the message is sent and everyone saved face. The Chinese have had a very easy time of it so far, getting away with a lot of games.

Glad Japan is showing resolve matched by courtesy. Well done.
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megosaaFeb. 04, 2013 - 01:33PM JST

your move, china.
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Surf O'HolicFeb. 04, 2013 - 02:04PM JST

The boat should have been confiscated.
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cracaphatFeb. 04, 2013 - 02:44PM JST

What I want to know is why bother arresting these captains if you're not going to charge them with anything?
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lostrune2Feb. 04, 2013 - 06:22PM JST

Chinese ships are not scared of J-authorities.
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CGB SpenderFeb. 05, 2013 - 12:18AM JST

Wouldn't be surprised if these consulate bailouts are backed by the CPC. As long as China promotes sending their fishers into Japanese waters and Japan answers with a laughable punishment, nothing will change the game.
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nigelboyFeb. 05, 2013 - 02:04AM JST

What I want to know is why bother arresting these captains if you're not going to charge them with anything?

They were charged for the offense. However, the law does call for jail time but a fine up to 10 million yen. They paid 4 million yen in this case.

http://www.47news.jp/CN/201302/CN2013020301001890.html

http://www.houko.com/00/01/H08/076.HTM
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nigelboyFeb. 05, 2013 - 05:16AM JST

However, the law does call for jail time but a fine up to 10 million yen.

Correct that to "the law does not call for jail time.."
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25psotFeb. 05, 2013 - 11:08PM JST

The biggest winner in this story is the fish.