Some Japanese politicians have repeatedly played up the "China threat" to help create an excuse for passing controversial new security bills, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said Thursday in a press briefing.
Japan released photos of China's oil and drilling platforms in the disputed East China Sea and demanded China halt construction on July 22.
Some Japanese officials also publicly warned that China may use some of its oil and gas drilling platforms for military purposes, according to media reports.
Referring to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Yang said China's oil and gas development is within undisputed waters under China's jurisdiction and is entirely justified and legitimate.
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