China Voices Concerns About Japan’s Moves at Washington Summit

China has officially raised concerns with Japan regarding its recent actions in Washington, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Liu Jinsong, the director general of the Department of Asian Affairs at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, met with Yokochi Akira, the Chief Minister of the Embassy of Japan in China, on Monday. During their meeting, Liu expressed serious concerns and strong dissatisfaction over what he described as Japan's negative moves during the recent Japan-U.S. summit in Washington and the joint statement issued afterwards.

The summit saw U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holding their first official meeting in Washington, D.C.

At their joint press conference, Trump highlighted an agreement to strengthen cooperation in combating Chinese economic aggression. In their joint statement, both leaders reiterated their commitment to addressing issues in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, expressing opposition to any attempts by China to alter the status quo by force or coercion.

This development adds another layer to the ongoing regional geopolitics, as the major players navigate complex economic and territorial matters.

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China lodges representations over Japan's negative moves in Washington

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