This story:  The Chinese claim they seized the drone  “In order to prevent this device from posing a danger to the safe navigation of passing ships and personnel..".  

See the Chinese have been following Western news media and they are trying to use the same kind of "spin" that Western politicians use to justify their actions.

But maybe they should have said that they were "Championing the safety of the middle class people who operate fishing boats in that area" ???   (Just like the olden days of knights and chivalry ---- okay, forget the chivalry part).