China Cancels Bilateral Meeting with Japan

The Chinese foreign ministry says that a meeting between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN events in Cambodia had been cancelled.

According to a spokesperson at the ministry, Hua Chunying said the Chinese side is strongly displeased with the joint statement put out by the Group of Seven nations about Taiwan.

The foreign ministers of G7 nations including Japan called on China on Wednesday to resolve tension around the Taiwan Strait in a peaceful manner.

REUTERS/CO