Japan expresses concern to China over Taiwan Strait drills
Areas announced for use in exercises overlap with Tokyo’s exclusive economic zone, says chief cabinet secretary
The Taiwanese navy launches a US-made standard missile from a frigate during the annual Han Kuang Drill, on the sea near the Suao navy harbour in Yilan county on July 26. Beijing considers self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has vowed to one day seize the island, by force if necessary. – AFP pic, August 3, 2022
TOKYO – Japan has expressed concern to China over its military drills in waters around Taiwan, the top government spokesman said today as United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.
Beijing has said its military exercises this week will include long-range live ammunition shooting in the Taiwan Strait, which separates the democratic island from mainland China.
“The maritime areas announced by the Chinese side as those to be used for military exercises... overlaps with Japan’s exclusive economic zone,” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters.
“Considering the live-fire training nature of this military activity, Japan has expressed concerns to the Chinese side,” he said, referring specifically to drills beginning on Thursday.
Parts of Japan’s southernmost island region Okinawa are close to Taiwan, as are islets at the centre of a long-running dispute between Tokyo and Beijing.
Beijing considers self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has vowed to one day seize the island, by force if necessary.
Pelosi arrived in Taipei yesterday on a trip that has sparked fury from China’s leaders, who have painted it as a provocation that threatens the fragile cross-strait status quo.
“Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are important not only for Japan’s security but also for the stability of the international community,” Matsuno said.
Japan expects issues surrounding Taiwan to be “resolved peacefully through dialogue”, he added.
Matsuno said the Japanese government was "not in a position to comment on Speaker Pelosi’s international visits".
Leaders are “making arrangements” for Pelosi’s visit to Japan later this week, he added, but declined to give details. It will be her first trip to the country since 2015. – AFP, August 3, 2022
TOKYO – Japan has expressed concern to China over its military drills in waters around Taiwan, the top government spokesman said today as United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.
Beijing has said its military exercises this week will include long-range live ammunition shooting in the Taiwan Strait, which separates the democratic island from mainland China.
“The maritime areas announced by the Chinese side as those to be used for military exercises... overlaps with Japan’s exclusive economic zone,” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters.
“Considering the live-fire training nature of this military activity, Japan has expressed concerns to the Chinese side,” he said, referring specifically to drills beginning on Thursday.
Parts of Japan’s southernmost island region Okinawa are close to Taiwan, as are islets at the centre of a long-running dispute between Tokyo and Beijing.
Beijing considers self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has vowed to one day seize the island, by force if necessary.
Pelosi arrived in Taipei yesterday on a trip that has sparked fury from China’s leaders, who have painted it as a provocation that threatens the fragile cross-strait status quo.
“Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are important not only for Japan’s security but also for the stability of the international community,” Matsuno said.
Japan expects issues surrounding Taiwan to be “resolved peacefully through dialogue”, he added.
Matsuno said the Japanese government was "not in a position to comment on Speaker Pelosi’s international visits".
Leaders are “making arrangements” for Pelosi’s visit to Japan later this week, he added, but declined to give details. It will be her first trip to the country since 2015. – AFP, August 3, 2022
The Quad should similarly host live fire exercises in the South China Sea international waters that Tiongkok claims as it's Exclusive Economic Zone.
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What's good for the Goose is good for the Gander!
DeleteWakakakaka…know-nothing fart AGAIN.
The Jap might have a silver of touch to exercise yr dreamed live fire exercises in that area she claimed to be her 'exclusive economic zone'.
But the Quad?
In the South China Sea international waters that China claims as it's Exclusive Economic Zone?
What have u been smoking besides fart?
Ooop… double check yr understanding on Exclusive Economic Zone before u have people laughing their heads off, mfer.
Armed Tiongkok warships have been interfering in Petronas contracted oil exploration ships in Sarawak waters 80 km from Miri, as recently as March 2022.
DeleteFrom the map, it is 1,796 km from Hainan Island, the nearest internationally recognised piece of Tiongkok soil
Still farting about proximity to nowhere!
DeleteWhat happened to historical sovereignty claim?
Doesn't work for China! But it's all go for yr uncle Sam & auntie prommie.
Mfer, how far away is yr ass from yr mouth? Or they r the same.
Be careful of what you wish for! More than one party is waiting for a good reason to finish of Japan.
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