India-Japan relations should not target third party: China
China has issued a statement emphasizing that bilateral cooperation between India and Japan should not be directed at any third party. The warning follows a joint expression of concern by New Delhi and Tokyo regarding maritime security in the East and South China Seas.
China recently addressed the strengthening of diplomatic ties between India and Japan, stating that their bilateral relationship must remain conducive to regional peace and stability. Beijing noted that such cooperation should not target the interests of any third party in the region.
The statement comes after Indian and Japanese officials expressed "serious concern" regarding the current security situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea. Both nations voiced opposition to unilateral actions that risk endangering international freedom of navigation.
Furthermore, New Delhi and Tokyo highlighted their joint resistance to any attempts to change the established status quo by force. China maintains that its maritime activities are within its sovereign rights and has urged external nations to avoid interference in regional disputes. Source: India-Japan Joint Statement and Chinese Foreign Ministry.
