Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Japan on Wednesday called for a lowering of tensions amid China's actions in the South China Sea, which includes parts of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi ...

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Dozens of U.S. and Japanese military aircraft held training around Okinawa Island in the Western Pacific Ocean.

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“The issue over the South China Sea is a legitimate concern for the international community because it directly links to the regional peace and stability,” Iwaya said. "Japan strongly opposes ...