Japan's Stance on South China Sea Conflict

Japan asserts that it is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to intervene in maritime disputes between China and the Philippines. The spokesperson for China's embassy stated that Japan's collaboration with the United States and the Philippines should not compromise China's territorial sovereignty and maritime interests.

Japan is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to intervene in China-Philippines maritime issues, a spokesperson for China's embassy in Japan said on Friday.

Japan's cooperation with the United States and the Philippines must not undermine China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, the spokesperson said in a statement.