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Beijing accuses Tokyo of hyping China threat

China's foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian speaks during a news conference in Beijing, China on March 18, 2022 — Reuters/Files
China's foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian speaks during a news conference in Beijing, China on March 18, 2022 — Reuters/Files

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China's foreign ministry on Friday accused Japan of exaggerating a perceived threat from Beijing as an excuse to boost its own military might, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned the invasion of Ukraine could be replicated in East Asia, reports Reuters.

Speaking at a regular briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian also said that if Japan really wanted peace and stability in East Asia, it should immediately stop provoking confrontation between big powers.

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