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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.

Printed Chinese and Japanese flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Overview

  • 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.