More than 80 percent of Japanese respondents oppose U.S.-Israeli military attacks on Iran, according to a national telephone poll conducted by Asahi Shimbun, a Japanese daily newspaper.
The poll showed opposition at 82 percent, with only 9 percent backing the strikes. It also found that 51 percent of respondents disapprove of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's refusal to take a legal stance on the U.S. military action, compared with 34 percent who accept it.
On Feb 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities, killing Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior military commanders, and civilians. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. bases and assets across the Middle East.
Over 80 pct of Japanese respondents oppose US-Israeli strikes on Iran: poll
Over 80 pct of Japanese respondents oppose US-Israeli strikes on Iran: poll
A Vietnamese naval fleet arrived in Fangchenggang of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday, marking the start of the 10th border defense friendship exchange between China and Vietnam.
The event is set to take place in designated areas and ports in Guangxi of China and Vietnam's Quang Ninh province, as well as waters in the Beibu Gulf during this week.
At 09:00 on Monday, Vietnam's frigates Tran Hung Dao and Ly Thai slowly entered a port in Fangchenggang City. The Vietnamese officers and soldiers received warm welcome from Chinese counterparts of frigates Hengyang and Enshi.
After the welcome ceremony, the Vietnamese fleet commander boarded the Hengyang frigate for a tour, where the two sides held discussions and exchanged souvenirs.
In the coming days, the two sides will organize naval vessel visits, cultural and sports exchanges, and will also form a fleet for the 40th China-Vietnam joint patrols and training exercises in the Beibu Gulf.
They will also hold medical consultations and cultural events with civilians in the border areas.
The China-Vietnam border defense friendship exchange, first held in 2014, is a concrete measure to implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two parties and countries.
The event will further enhance the traditional friendship between the two countries and their armed forces, strengthen exchanges and mutual trust among personnel at all levels, deepen practical cooperation, and improve their joint ability to safeguard border and related maritime security.
China, Vietnam start 10th border defense friendship exchange
