Beijing lodged solemn representations to Japan on Wednesday, protesting what it called erroneous and negative China-related remarks in Tokyo’s newly released 2025 defense white paper.
In a rare diplomatic move, Liu Jinsong, director general of the Department of Asian Affairs at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, summoned Yokochi Akira, chief minister of the Embassy of Japan in China, to deliver the protest directly.
This demonstration of diplomatic displeasure highlights the delicate balance of defense narratives in East Asia and signals Beijing’s readiness to push back against portrayals it deems unfair.
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China lodges representation over Japan's negative remarks in its paper
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