Japanese Prime Minister talks with Chinese leader for the first time in a year Ready to explain concerns about military activities

The Japanese Prime Minister gave an interview about the opportunity to talk with the Chinese president for the first time in a year. and expressed concern about Beijing’s military activities. Including the ban on importing Japanese seafood.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a press conference during the APEC meeting in San Francisco. United States on November 16 (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

AFP reports On Friday, November 17, 2023, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan gave an interview about the opportunity to discuss with President Xi Jinping of China during his visit to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting or A. 2023 specs in the United States

Kishida said He has expressed serious concern over China’s increasing military activities near Japan. including cooperation with Russia

“I have emphasized the vital importance of peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait to the international community including Japan,” Kishida told Japanese television after sideline talks with Chinese leaders.

“Furthermore, I express serious concern on the issue of the East China Sea. and demand that China dismantle the buoys located in Japan’s exclusive economic zone,” Kishida said, referring to the country’s exclusive economic zone.

While Chinese media reported the other side, The Chinese leader told Kishida at a conference in San Francisco that Japan and China must follow the flow of the times, prioritize common interests. and handle differences appropriately

The Chinese leader also said that The two countries must strive to build bilateral relations that meet the requirements of the new era.

In the past Military tensions are rising in the Pacific over China’s actions in the South China Sea. Especially in areas that are disputed. and military exercises around Taiwan

China’s navy has also expanded further into the Pacific Ocean.

in September The Tokyo government said it detected six ships, including a frigate, a destroyer, a fast combat support ship and the Shandong aircraft carrier. It runs about 650 kilometers south from Miyakojima. east of taiwan and confirmed the detection of jets and helicopters taking off and landing from Shandong. But China has not officially commented on any drills. occurring in the western Pacific