Beijing accuses US, Japan of smearing, attacking China during summit
China has accused US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of "smearing and attacking" Bejiing, after the leaders unveiled plans for deeper defence cooperation during their summit in Washington. Beijing accused them of interfering in its internal affairs, citing issues ranging from Taiwan to maritime security. It added that the two countries should not target and harm other nations' interests, or undermine regional peace and stability. Benji Hyer reports from Washington DC.
China has accused US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of "smearing and attacking" Bejiing, after the leaders unveiled plans for deeper defence cooperation during their summit in Washington. Beijing accused them of interfering in its internal affairs, citing issues ranging from Taiwan to maritime security. It added that the two countries should not target and harm other nations' interests, or undermine regional peace and stability. Benji Hyer reports from Washington DC.