Diplomatic tensions are rising as China formally expressed its concerns over Japan's recent moves during the US summit in Washington.
On Monday, 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. The meeting aimed to lodge solemn representations, where China voiced its serious dissatisfaction with Japan's stance at the Japan-U.S. summit.
The summit saw U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba engage in their first official meeting in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 During their joint press conference, President Trump announced a commitment to deepen cooperation with Japan to counter what he described as \"Chinese economic aggression.\" This sentiment was echoed in their joint statement, which emphasized opposition to any attempts by China to alter the status quo in the East China Sea and South China Sea through force or coercion.
China's strong response underscores the delicate balance of regional diplomacy and the ongoing challenges in maintaining stable cross-strait relations.
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