China protests Japan's actions in Washington, summons diplomat

China has lodged solemn representations with Japan over its recent negative moves in Washington, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

On Monday, Liu Jinsong, director-general of the Asian Affairs Department of the Foreign Ministry, summoned Yokochi Akira, Chief Minister of the Embassy of Japan in China, in Beijing to express serious concerns and strong dissatisfaction over Japan's negative moves toward China during the Japan-United States leaders' meeting and the joint statement between the leaders of the two countries.

According to the statement, the two leaders made unwarranted remarks on the East China Sea, the South China Sea and the Taiwan question. They also expressed support for "Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations".