The State Oceanic Administration on Wednesday released, on its website, a new regulation to protect territorial waters, a move to "ensure the country's maritime interests".

More Chinese consumers and businesses are boycotting Japanese products and brands.

According to data provided by leading Chinese shopping website Taobao.com, the number of consumers searching for Sony products in the online shop decreased by 15.1 percent within seven days, with a 3.8 percent drop for Panasonic and a 2.3 percent decline for Canon.

Meanwhile, Chinese tourists and officials are canceling tours to Japan.

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