A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea March 29, 2014. Photo: Reuters
Japan says its concerns over China's military buildup in the South and East China Seas are shared by many other countries. The issue is expected to be discussed at upcoming talks between the two countries.
Speaking ahead of a visit to Beijing, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday said China's activities had "not only people in Japan, but countries in the Asia-Pacific region and the international community greatly worried."
Relations between the two countries have long been strained over competing territorial claims in the East China Sea. The main source of the spat is a group of uninhabited islets. The Senkaku Islands are administered by Japan, but also claimed by China and Taiwan where they are known as Diaoyu and Tiaoyutai, respectively.
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Update#1: JAPAN: China's military buildup is making the world 'greatly worried' (Reuters).
Update #2: South China Sea: The fight China will take to the brink of war (Peter hartcher, Sydney Morning Herald).
WNU Editor: This does not help the situation .... Beijing ‘To Reclaim Land’ On Another Reef In Disputed South China Sea, Could Build Runway: Chinese Naval Source (IBTimes).
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