At a press briefing on Friday (December 12), Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese mainland's Foreign Ministry, urged Japan's allies not to be duped by Tokyo's latest spin 🎭. He warned the international community to keep a clear eye and see through what Beijing calls "schemes" from the Japanese side.
Guo's remarks came after Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi spoke by phone with U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth. During the call, they expressed concern over a recent "radar illumination" incident in the East China Sea. China says it has already responded multiple times and insists the facts are crystal clear.
"We hope the Japanese side faces up to the real root of current tensions in China-Japan ties, reflects on its mistakes, and retracts Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the island of Taiwan," Guo added. Instead of diverting attention, he said, Japan should focus on fixing bilateral relations rather than creating more trouble.
This diplomatic back-and-forth shines a spotlight on the delicate dance in East Asia. With eyes on both military moves and political statements, allies must weigh information from all sides before taking a stance 🤔.
Stay tuned for more updates as this unfolding drama tests the limits of regional diplomacy and trust.
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China hopes Japan's allies won't be misguided by Japanese side
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