China, Japan clash over ASEAN encounter
Synopsis China-Japan Foreign Ministers: China and Japan have offered conflicting accounts of whether their foreign ministers met during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, highlighting
Synopsis China-Japan Foreign Ministers: China and Japan have offered conflicting accounts of whether their foreign ministers met during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, highlighting worsening ties. Beijing denied any interaction despite Japan's claim of a brief exchange. The dispute reflects lingering tensions over Taiwan, strained diplomacy, declining tourism, and growing security concerns between the neighbours.
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