00:00China has criticized Japan and the European Union over their remarks on the South China Sea
00:06at a United Nations Security Council meeting.
00:09Beijing also accused Tokyo of provocative behavior in the Taiwan Strait and pursuing military expansion.
00:15Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Ayano Koremitsu told the Council she was seriously concerned
00:21about developments in the East and South China Seas
00:25and opposes any attempt to change the status quo by force.
00:30The European Union echoed those concerns, warning that tensions in the South China Sea
00:34threaten a key global shipping route and the rules-based international order.
00:40China's Deputy UN Ambassador Sun Lei dismissed the criticism as unwarranted,
00:45saying the South China Sea remains one of the world's busiest and most open shipping lanes.
00:51He also criticized Japan's recent defense moves,
00:55including easing arms export rules and boosting military spending,
00:59saying they point to military expansion.
01:02Tensions between Beijing and Tokyo have deepened in recent months,
01:06with disputes over Taiwan and regional security straining ties.
01:10The rift has begun to affect trade and travel,
01:14including restrictions on seafood imports and tourism.
01:17The rift has begun to affect trade and travel spherical traditions.
01:19You
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