Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
China opposes the results of the meeting of United States President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, in Washington DC, Friday (16/4).
In a statement, the Chinese embassy to the U.S. stressed, “Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang, are China’s domestic affairs and should not be disturbed.”
The Biden and Suga meeting focused on discussing threats posed by China ranging from island disputes in the East and South China Seas, the issue of Taiwan, Hong Kong, to alleged human rights violations that befall the Uighur ethnic minority in Xinjiang.
Quoted ReutersAccording to the Chinese embassy, the joint statement by Biden and Suga has also gone beyond the scope of normal bilateral relations, harming third party interests, and threatening peace and stability in the region.
Suga became the country’s first leader to meet face-to-face with Biden since taking office at the White House on January 20.
In the inaugural meeting, Suga and Biden agreed to take decisive steps to unite against china.
“We will work together to prove that democracy can still compete and win in the 21st century. We are committed to working together to face challenges from China and problems such as the East China Sea, South China Sea and North Korea,” Biden said in a statement. statement with Suga, quoted from AFP.
Meanwhile, Suga said that Biden reaffirmed the US-Japan Security Agreement which includes islands in the waters of Senkaku or Diaoyu. So far, China has claimed the island, which has been controlled by Japan, as their sovereign territory.
“We agree to oppose any attempt to change the status quo by force or coercion in the East and South China seas and intimidation of other people in the region. Freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are universal values that link our alliance, “said Suga.
The two leaders also touched on the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, as well as China’s military activities in the region, which were considered to be worrying.
The Suga and Biden meeting took place at a time when US-China relations continued to stretch, especially regarding the issue of Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Recently, Biden sent a delegation to Taipei as a signal of US support for democracy in Taiwan. This move angered China because so far it views Taiwan as a territory of dissent who wants to become independent.
China has even threatened to take military action if Taiwan continues to try to approach the US for recognition of independence.
Meanwhile, regarding the South China Sea, China and the US have competed with each other to hold military exercises in the region in recent times.
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