新华社北京８月１７日电 经中国政府多次严正交涉和多方努力，日前在钓鱼岛及其附近海域被日方非法抓扣的１４名中国公民和“启丰二号”船已重获自由。在中国驻日使领馆工作组安排下，８月１７日１７时３６分，７名中方人员登上了冲绳那霸至香港的班机。７名中方人员将原船返回，中国海监船和香港特区海事船将前往接应。

    Xinhua Beijing on August 17, many times by the Chinese government solemn representations and various efforts，Recently in the diaoyu island and its nearby sea area by the illegal grab of 14 Chinese citizens and“Rev. Abundant number two”The ship was free。The Chinese embassy in the embassies or consulates, working arrangements，On August 17, when 17 36 points，7 name on the Chinese people's Okinawa to Hong Kong flight。The seven Chinese personnel will return to the ship，China HaiJian ship and Hong Kong SAR maritime ship will travel to scoop out。

    中国政府郑重重申，钓鱼岛及其附属岛屿自古以来就是中国的固有领土，这方面的历史事实是清楚的。日方对中国公民采取的任何单方面举措都是非法、无效的，不可能改变钓鱼岛及其附属岛屿属于中国的事实。

    The Chinese government solemnly reiterate，Diaoyu island and its subsidiary island since ancient times is the immanent territory of China，This historical fact is clear。Japanese citizens in China to any unilateral action is illegal、invalid，Could not change the diaoyu islands and affiliated islands belong to the facts of China。