MANILA, Philippines—Japan and Australia expressed concern over what their officials said were “destabilizing actions” that could escalate tension in the South China Sea without directly referring to the continued incursion of Chinese vessels near Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef in the West Philippine Sea.
After the United States announced it was supporting the Philippines in the latest episode of Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, Japan, through its ambassador, declared that it “strongly opposes any action that heightens tensions.”
“The South China Sea issues are directly related to peace & stability and a concern for all. Japan strongly opposes any a…
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