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Japan Urges China to Revive East China Sea Talks

8/27/2025

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Japan has called on China to restart talks on a 2008 agreement about East China Sea resource exploitation after a protest over China's gas field development.
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted new construction in disputed waters and expressed concern over China's actions.
China defended its activities as legitimate and urged Japan to engage in constructive dialogue.

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Japan has called on China to restart talks on a 2008 agreement about East China Sea resource exploitation after a protest over China's gas field development.
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted new construction in disputed waters and expressed concern over China's actions.
China defended its activities as legitimate and urged Japan to engage in constructive dialogue.