Japan Protests China over Misquote of PM Ishiba's Remarks

Japan has lodged a formal protest with China over a statement attributed to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, claiming he expressed respect for China's positions during a recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Japan's government insists that Ishiba did not make such a remark, which was reported by China's Foreign Ministry. In response, Japan has requested the removal of this statement from China's announcement, calling it 'non-factual.' During the discussions, Ishiba highlighted the need to address various bilateral issues, including tensions in the East China Sea and the situation of Japanese nationals detained in China. Despite Japan's objections, the disputed statement remains on China's official site. The situation underscores ongoing diplomatic sensitivities between the two nations.