BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday urged Japan to stop inciting regional conflict and play a constructive role in regional peace and stability.
Spokesperson Hua Chunying made the remarks when asked to comment on reports concerning Japan's stance on the South China Sea issue.
China and the Philippines agreed Thursday that bilateral relations should focus less on differences over the South China Sea issue and more on strengthening cooperation.
A Kyodo report said that Japan, along with the United States, has urged China to respect a rules-based order in the region and avoid taking an assertive posture, such as its building of military facilities in the South China Sea.
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