At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
China criticized Japan and the EU for their comments regarding the South China Sea during a UN Security Council meeting. The Chinese deputy UN ambassador accused Japan of provocative actions in the Taiwan Strait and claimed that the situation in the region is stable. Tensions between China and Japan have escalated due to military expansions and remarks made by Japanese officials.
- ▪China denounced remarks by Japan and the EU about the South China Sea at a UN meeting.
- ▪Japan expressed serious concerns about the situation in the East China and South China Seas.
- ▪China accused Japan of provocative behavior and military expansion in the Taiwan Strait.
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| Original publisher | Straits Times — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/at-un-china-denounces-japan-and-eu-over-south-china-sea-remarks |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:42:00 +0800 |
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At the UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developmentsChina has embarked on a massive expansion of its armed forces in recent years, sparking concern among countries across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 28, 2026, 08:42 AMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 05:56 PMListenNEW YORK - China denounced remarks by Japan and the EU about the South China Sea at a UN Security Council meeting on April 27 and accused Tokyo of provocative behaviour in the Taiwan Strait and planning military expansion.Ms Ayano Kunimitsu, a Japanese vice-foreign minister, told the Council meeting on maritime security that Tokyo was seriously concerned about the situation in the East China and South China Seas and reiterated Japan’s…
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