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Japan protests Chinese government statement it says misquoted PM Ishiba


Published on 2025-03-24 18:21:15 - Reuters
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  • Japan has lodged a protest with China about a statement that misquoted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks during Friday's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Japan's top government spokesperson said on Monday.

The article from MSN discusses Japan's protest against a Chinese government statement that misquoted Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. During a speech at the U.N. General Assembly, Kishida emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, implicitly criticizing actions that could destabilize the area. However, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's response misrepresented Kishida's comments, suggesting he had directly criticized China. Japan's Foreign Ministry lodged a formal complaint, clarifying that Kishida's remarks were not aimed at any specific country but were about promoting peace and stability in the region. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Japan and China, particularly concerning regional security and diplomatic communication.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/japan-protests-chinese-government-statement-it-says-misquoted-pm-ishiba/ar-AA1BwQ3J ]