A day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said Taiwan should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique.

"This seriously violates Japan's solemn promise not to regard Taiwan as a country made many times so far," Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-navy-takes-part-in-military-exercise-with-south-korean-ship-in-east-china-sea-394711">Also Read:&nbsp;Indian Navy takes part in military exercise with South Korean ship in East China Sea</a>

The foreign ministry asked the Japanese government to make a "clear clarification" while warning that "this kind of situation does not happen again."

Watch:

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-warns-china-394645/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

Japanese minister Yasuhide Nakayama during a talk with a think tank had said there was a growing threat of Chinese and Russian collaboration while questioning the "One China" policy with reference to Taiwan.

The Japanese minister said China had "aggressive, aggressive, thought and will" under Xi Jinping's regime while stating that there was a threat posed by China's missile and space program.

Nakayama also highlighted the military exercises between China and Russia while saying that he wanted to see a "stronger, stronger and stronger" United States.

The minister said Japan needed to spend more on its defence and the US should boost technological collaboration with Tokyo in view of the Russian and Chinese collaboration.

However, the Chinese foreign ministry hit out at Japan saying that it needs to be "cautious in words and deeds" in no way should it "undermine China's sovereignty".

"We seriously urge the Japanese side to earnestly abide by its promises on the Taiwan issue," the Chinese foreign ministry told the Japanese government.

(With inputs from Agencies)

A day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said Taiwan should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique.

A day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said Taiwan should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique. "This seriously violates Japan's solemn promise not to regard Taiwan as a country made many times so far," Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement. Also Read: Indian Navy takes part in military exercise with South Korean ship in East China Sea The foreign ministry asked the Japanese government to make a "clear clarification" while warning that "this kind of situation does not happen again." Watch: Japanese minister Yasuhide Nakayama during a talk with a think tank had said there was a growing threat of Chinese and Russian collaboration while questioning the "One China" policy with reference to Taiwan. The Japanese minister said China had "aggressive, aggressive, thought and will" under Xi Jinping's regime while stating that there was a threat posed by China's missile and space program. Nakayama also highlighted the military exercises between China and Russia while saying that he wanted to see a "stronger, stronger and stronger" United States. The minister said Japan needed to spend more on its defence and the US should boost technological collaboration with Tokyo in view of the Russian and Chinese collaboration. However, the Chinese foreign ministry hit out at Japan saying that it needs to be "cautious in words and deeds" in no way should it "undermine China's sovereignty". "We seriously urge the Japanese side to earnestly abide by its promises on the Taiwan issue," the Chinese foreign ministry told the Japanese government. (With inputs from Agencies)

China is furious after Japanese minister calls Taiwan a 'country'

Japan will hold a joint military drill with US and French troops in the country's southwest next month, the defence minister said Friday, as China's actions in regional waters raise concern.

The exercise, running from May 11 to 17, will be the first large-scale exercise in Japan involving ground troops from all three countries, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) said in a statement.

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-china-preaches-japan-about-responsibility-377835/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

It comes as Tokyo seeks to deepen defence cooperation beyond its key US ally to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness in the East and South China seas.

"France shares the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific," Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi told reporters.

"By strengthening cooperation between Japan, the United States and France, we'd like to further improve the tactics and skills of the Self-Defense Forces in defending remote island territories," he said.

Paris has strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific where it has territories, including the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean and French Polynesia in the South Pacific.

The joint drills will be held at the JGSDF's Kirishima training ground and Camp Ainoura in the Kyushu region and include amphibious operation exercises.

Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and US President Joe Biden vowed to stand firm together against&nbsp;China and step up cooperation including on technology.

Japan has long said it feels threatened by China's vast military resources and territorial disputes.

It is particularly concerned by Chinese activity after the Japanese-administered Senkaku islands, which Beijing claims and calls the Diaoyu.

Washington has reiterated in recent months that the US-Japan Security Treaty covers the disputed islands.

China claims the majority of the South China Sea, invoking its so-called nine-dash line to justify what it says are historic rights to the key trade waterway.

Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all contest parts of China's declared territory in the sea.

An international tribunal in The Hague in 2016 invalidated China's claims in the South China Sea in a first-ever ruling, also saying Chinese reclamation activities in the Spratly Islands are illegal. Beijing rejected the decision.

(With inputs from agencies)

Japan will hold a joint military drill with US and French troops in the country's southwest next month, the defence minister said Friday, as China's actions in regional waters raise concern.

Japan will hold a joint military drill with US and French troops in the country's southwest next month, the defence minister said Friday, as China's actions in regional waters raise concern. The exercise, running from May 11 to 17, will be the first large-scale exercise in Japan involving ground troops from all three countries, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) said in a statement. It comes as Tokyo seeks to deepen defence cooperation beyond its key US ally to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness in the East and South China seas. "France shares the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific," Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi told reporters. "By strengthening cooperation between Japan, the United States and France, we'd like to further improve the tactics and skills of the Self-Defense Forces in defending remote island territories," he said. Paris has strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific where it has territories, including the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean and French Polynesia in the South Pacific. The joint drills will be held at the JGSDF's Kirishima training ground and Camp Ainoura in the Kyushu region and include amphibious operation exercises. Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and US President Joe Biden vowed to stand firm together against China and step up cooperation including on technology. Japan has long said it feels threatened by China's vast military resources and territorial disputes. It is particularly concerned by Chinese activity after the Japanese-administered Senkaku islands, which Beijing claims and calls the Diaoyu. Washington has reiterated in recent months that the US-Japan Security Treaty covers the disputed islands. China claims the majority of the South China Sea, invoking its so-called nine-dash line to justify what it says are historic rights to the key trade waterway. Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all contest parts of China's declared territory in the sea. An international tribunal in The Hague in 2016 invalidated China's claims in the South China Sea in a first-ever ruling, also saying Chinese reclamation activities in the Spratly Islands are illegal. Beijing rejected the decision. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan to host first joint military drill with US, France amid growing Chinese concerns

japan-us-1

Japan Us, News on Japan Us, stories on Japan Us, articles on Japan Us, Japan Us stories at Wion, Japan Us news, Japan Us latest news

japan us-1

China is furious after Japanese minister calls Taiwan a 'country'

Japan to host first joint military drill with US, France amid growing Chinese concerns