China firmly objects to attempts from any country to sow discord in the Taiwan Strait and opposes the groundless accusations made by Japan against the normal drills of Chinese military, said Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesman for the China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday.
According to media reports, a Japanese destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait in early February. Japanese official said they would not talk about it as it refers to the operation of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force but expressed concerns over increasing activities of Chinese military drills near Japan, saying the country will face it with calm and resolution.
"China respects all countries' right to navigation in accordance with international law, but firmly opposes attempts from any country to sow discord in Taiwan Strait, infringe on China's sovereignty and security, and send wrong signal to the separatist forces in Taiwan," said Zhang.
"I want to point out that the activities of Chinese military in related waters and airspace are consistent with international law and universal practice. They are legitimate, reasonable and beyond reproach. China firmly opposes Japan's groundless accusations against China's normal military drills," he said.
China refutes Japan’s groundless accusations against its normal military drills
China refutes Japan’s groundless accusations against its normal military drills
