Japan Challenges China's Statement Over Misquoted Remarks by PM Ishiba

Tokyo has demanded the removal of a disputed Chinese foreign ministry statement that it says inaccurately reflects Prime Minister Ishiba's comments during bilateral talks.

• Japan has formally protested a statement by China's foreign ministry, claiming it misquoted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
• China's statement alleged that Ishiba expressed respect for China's positions, a claim Japan denies and has called factually incorrect.
• Japan has requested the removal of the disputed statement from China's foreign ministry website, but the statement remains online as of Monday morning.
• During the meeting, Ishiba raised concerns about unresolved issues, including the East China Sea, detained Japanese nationals, and import restrictions on Japanese products.
• China emphasized Japan's need to uphold commitments on historical issues and the Taiwan question, highlighting ongoing tensions in bilateral relations.

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