China Urges Race-Based Alliance With Japan and South Korea, Faces Condemnation

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, urged South Korea and Japan to form an alliance based on their racial similarities, emphasizing that Westerners cannot distinguish between them.
Wang called for the three countries to work together to revitalize East Asia and benefit the world.
Wang criticized major powers outside the region, especially the US, for exacerbating ideological differences and confrontation.
Wang's comments drew criticism from commentators who noted the major differences between China and its neighbors and their close alliances with the US.
China's Foreign Ministry dismissed the criticism of Wang's racially charged statements.