China issues stern warning vs U.S., Japan

China has expressed grave concern to the U.S. and Japan over their negative moves including collusion against China following the Japanese leader’s visit to the US

BEIJING, China (Xinhua) — China on Friday told Japan and the United States to avoid moves that interfere in China’s internal affairs and undermine China’s interests.

It also asked the two countries to refrain from forming a clique targeting China.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a daily news briefing when asked to comment on media reports that Japanese and US leaders are expected to mention issues including the Taiwan Strait during their talks.

Zhao said China has expressed grave concern to the US and Japan over their negative moves including collusion against China following the Japanese leader’s visit to the US.

This relationship should be conducive to enhancing mutual understanding and trust among regional countries and peace and stability in the Asia Pacific, and should not target any third party or undermine third party interests.

He pointed out that China-US and China-Japan relations both stand at an important juncture, and the world is watching closely what signals the visit will send.

“China has no problem with the development of normal bilateral ties between the US and Japan, but this relationship should be conducive to enhancing mutual understanding and trust among regional countries and peace and stability in the Asia Pacific, and should not target any third party or undermine third party interests,” Zhao said.

China’s position on Taiwan, Hong Kong, the South China Sea and the Diaoyu Islands is consistent and clear, he said. “Our determination and resolve to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests are rock solid. China will make necessary reactions as the situation evolves.”