The trawler was fishing in waters near islands claimed by both China and Japan Japanese authorities say they have released 14 crew members of a Chinese fishing trawler seized last week in the East China Sea. But the captain of the vessel remains in custody following the incident, which happened in disputed waters. Prosecutors have until 19 September to decide whether to lay formal charges against
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