Japan conveys to China its concern over military drills around Taiwan

Screen shows news footage of military drills conducted in areas around the island of Taiwan by the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese PLA, in Beijing

People look at a giant screen showing news footage of military drills conducted in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, south and east of Taiwan, by the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), in Beijing, China October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

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Japan has conveyed to China its concern over the military drills conducted around Taiwan on Monday, Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki told a regular press conference.

"We are aware China carried out military drills around Taiwan yesterday. The government is watching related developments with grave interest and has informed the Chinese side of our concerns," Aoki said on Tuesday.

China's defence ministry vowed on Monday to take further action against Taiwan if needed, following the holding of a day of war games around the island Beijing claims as its territory.

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By Reuters