Head of the Asian Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lodges Stern Representations over Japan's Egregious Actions Concerning the So-Called 'South China Sea Arbitration Award'

The head of the Asian Affairs Department of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Japanese Embassy's chief minister to lodge stern representations and express strong dissatisfaction and protest over Japan's remarks and joint statements on the 10th anniversary of the so-called 'South China Sea Arbitration Award,' warning that China will resolutely counter Japan's provocations and defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.