「領海」侵入で６０日拘束　中国が新規定施行

　【北京時事】中国海警局の法執行手続きに関する新規定が１５日、施行された。中国が主張する「領海」に侵入した外国人を最長６０日間拘束できるとする内容だ。中国は沖縄県・尖閣諸島や南シナ海の広範囲で領有権を主張しており、規定が恣意（しい）的な拘束の裏付けになる恐れがある。
　新規定は１６章２８１条から成り、海警局は「国民や組織の合法的権益を保護する」ことが目的と説明。調査のための拘束期間は原則として最長３０日間だが、事案が「複雑」な場合、さらに３０日間の延長が可能としている。（2024/06/15-05:29）

New Chinese rules related to law enforcement by the country's coast guard took effect Saturday, allowing the maritime authorities to detain foreigners entering Beijing-claimed waters for up to 60 days.
   With China claiming sovereignty over the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea and large swathes in the South China Sea, there are concerns that the new rules may lead to the coast guard arbitrarily detaining people from abroad.
   Detentions to investigate intrusions are limited to 30 days in principle, but an extension of 30 days is possible if incidents are deemed complex.
   The Chinese coast guard said that the new rules, comprising 281 articles in 16 sections, are aimed at protecting the legal interests of Chinese citizens and organizations.
   Since last year, the Chinese coast guard has been engaging in coercive actions, including firing water cannons against Philippine ships, in waters around Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, which is effectively controlled by Manila and claimed by China. Tensions between the two countries may rise further if Chinese authorities detain people from the Philippines based on the new rules.