He said that China wished to see Japan “put its words into action.” So, it seems, Japan has to work harder if it wants improved relations with China. But on the trilateral meeting, China and Japan agreed that such a summit should be held as early as possible. It has also been creating difficulties in Japan-South Korea relations that would reduce the effectiveness of the American alliance. As China has emerged economically and militarily, other countries, including Japan, have strengthened relations with each other for mutual security. Thus, Chinese state media has been critical of Japan banding together with India, Australia and the United States.

Source: Manila Times January 29, 2018 16:30 UTC