The Chinese Foreign Ministry has re-affirmed that the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islets have been an integral part of the Chinese territory since ancient times. They were discovered, named and developed first by Chinese.

The ministry warns that any unilateral action taken by Japan regarding the Diaoyu Islands will be regarded as illegal and invalid. It urges Japan to properly handle the situation to avoid further straining relations.

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