China says it hopes Japan will not develop official ties with Taiwan

Reuters

16 September, 2020, 01:55 pm

Last modified: 16 September, 2020, 01:56 pm

China says it hopes Japan will not develop official ties with Taiwan

China’s foreign ministry said today

Reuters

16 September, 2020, 01:55 pm

Last modified: 16 September, 2020, 01:56 pm

Photo: Bloomberg

Photo: Bloomberg

China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that China hopes Japan will refrain from developing official ties with Taiwan.

Spokesman Wang Wenbin was asked at a news briefing about China's views on Japan's new defence minister, who has close ties with Taiwan. He said China hoped to enhance cooperation with Japan.

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