China's Defense Ministry: Japan forcibly "purchase" moves such as highly vigilant
People's daily Beijing, August 25 (Qiu Yue) this afternoon, China's Defense Ministry will hold a regular press conference. Deputy Director of China's Defense Ministry press service, said Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Wu Qian, China, and Japan beginning in 2012 force "purchase", and constantly strengthen the Southwest military deployment, through the new security bill lifting moves such as collective self-defence, and its Asian neighbors and the international community on high alert.
Reporter: Japan media reports Japan Defense Minister Peng us 23rd in paddy fields in Japan maritime self defense force base in Yokosuka talks said China Sea airspace speed expansion of activities around the Diaoyu Island, and tend to be frequent, continuing attempts to unilaterally change the status quo, requiring Japan maritime self defense force in vigilance and surveillance to be foolproof. Would make any comment on that?
Wu Qian: the Diaoyu Islands are Chinese territory. China navigation and training actions legitimate, other countries have no right to dictate.
When it comes to unilaterally change the status quo, Japan beginning in 2012 force "purchase", and constantly strengthen the Southwest military deployment, lift pass new security legislation of collective self-defense. We believe that this series of action worthy of its Asian neighbors and the international community on high alert.
China's army will take all necessary measures to maintain the safety of China's sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(Editors: Liu Longlong UN827)
2016-08-25 17:22:00
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