China urged Japan and the United States to act prudently in revising their mutual defense guidelines on Thursday, advising they play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability
Foreign ministry spokesperson Hong Lei made the comment after media reports suggested Japan and the US targeted the disputed Diaoyu (Senkaku or Diaoyutai) in an interim report on the revision of the guidelines.
He stated that Diaoyu and its affiliated islands are part of China's inherent territory. "Foreign pressure will not shake China's determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity."
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