Japan and the US criticize China for launching missiles into the East Sea area

Japanese Defense Minister Kono Taro, who is visiting the United States, recently held talks with US Defense Secretary Mark Esper, discussing many issues, includingEast Sea.

During the talks, both sides expressed concern over China's missile launch into the East Sea on August 26, and strongly opposed China's unilateral change of the status quo in the East Sea and East China Sea, especially in the context ofepidemicCovid-19 is raging around the world.

The US Secretary of Defense criticized China's actions in the East Sea and the East China Sea as malicious.

This is Mr. Kono Taro's second overseas trip since February. He previously went to Germany, but due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, his trips were suspended.

Previously, the Japanese and US governments made statements criticizing China's actions in the East Sea.

The Japanese Cabinet Office said: This is not only an act of protest against the US but is also seen as an attempt to strengthen the country's missile technology. Issues surrounding the East Sea are directly related to peace and stability in the region, and are a matter of concern for the entire international community, including Japan. Therefore, Japan opposes all actions that generally increase tensions in the East Sea region.

Japan called for a peaceful resolution of the issue based on international law, while emphasizing that Japan will continue to cooperate closely with the US on the East Sea issue./.