Chinese island activists sail into Victoria Harbour amidst cheers and applause in an unofficial welcome ceremony.<br/> <br />They're returning to China one week after they landed on disputed islands claimed by both Beijing and Tokyo, sparking a diplomatic storm.<br/> <br />The two countries have been feuding for decades over the island chain, near potentially huge maritime gas fields.<br/> <br />All 14 people on the boat were detained by Japan upon their arrival on the island last Wednesday.<br/> <br />Captain Yeung Hong was emotional as he recalled the moment he first saw the island.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Cantonese) KAI FUNG NO.2'S CAPTAIN YEUNG HONG SAYING:<br/> <br />"When we managed to approach the island, I didn't know what to say. We raised the flag, then I returned to the boat -- as captain I must get back to the boat -- after I got back to the boat, I didn't know what to say. I only cried for five minutes."<br/> <br />Both China's government, which faces a once-in-a-decade leadership change later this year, and Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, are under domestic pressure to take a tough stance over the islands.
