BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhuanet) -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry says ese fishing boats have withdrawn from the waters surrounding the . Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying reported the development at a daily briefing.

Hua Chunying, Spokesperson, Chinese Foreign Ministry, said, "The Chinese foreign ministry has lodged a solemn representation and strong protest with Japan against the activists traveling near the Diaoyu Islands. As of Tuesday morning, eight Chinese marine surveillance ships are continuing regular patrols in the territorial waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands and conducting law enforcement. The Japanese fishing boats have withdrawn from the waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands."

(Source: CNTV.cn)