China Condemns Japan-Philippines Maritime Border Talks as Illegal
China denounced the Japan-Philippines maritime border talks as 'illegal' and 'completely illegal and void,' following a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr. The talks aimed to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on security and economic cooperation. China's condemnation highlights ongoing tensions in the East China Sea.
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Japan and China are in territorial and economic disputes in the East China Sea, where coastguard ships from both sides routinely stage dangerous standoffs
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China has condemned the launch of maritime boundary negotiations between Japan and the Philippines, calling the talks “completely illegal and void”. The protest followed a joint statement released on Thursday after a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr in Tokyo. During the talks, the two sides agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation in areas including the economy, security...
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