Japan is concerned about possible escalation of tension.
Japan stated that in the night of Thursday, June 9, frigate China Navy sailed at a distance of 38 km from the territory of the Senkaku Islands in the East China sea. Almost simultaneously with Chinese ship close to the Islands came three ships of the Russian Navy.
This area Japan considers its. China also challenges the territory in the country the island is known under the name Diaoyu.
Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Japan Saiki Akitaka on Thursday morning summoned the Chinese Ambassador in Tokyo to “Express serious concern” in connection with this incident.
“We are concerned that this step will lead to escalation of tension”, – said the chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan yoshihide Suga during a press conference in Tokyo.
According to him, over this situation work relevant ministries. In addition, Japan intends to work closely with US in this matter.
According to Yoshihide Sugi, the Japanese government investigating the fact, to determine whether there was coordinated action by vessels from Russia and China.
The defense Ministry of China, responding to the statements of the authorities of Japan, called the actions of their ships are legitimate. “No other country has the right to make any comments on this issue”, – stated in the message of the Ministry of defense.
The Russian government has not officially commented on the incident.
Deputy assistant U.S. Secretary of state Colin Willett told Reuters that the state Department is in contact with the Japanese government on this issue. “While I have no details, I can’t comment on the reaction of (Washington)”, she added.
