China Coast Guard patrols in waters of Diaoyu Dao

A vessel formation of the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday conducted a patrol in China's territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands, according to a statement by the CCG.

The patrol was carried out in accordance with the law to protect China's legal rights in the area, the statement said.

China Coast Guard patrols in waters of Diaoyu Dao

International gold and silver prices closed lower on Thursday.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for December delivery lost 1.20 percent to settle at 4,407.30 U.S. dollars per ounce, while silver futures for December delivery dropped 5.42 percent to close at 64.927 dollars per ounce.

Gold, silver futures close lower Thursday