JAPAN has expressed serious concern over the recent 'surge' in tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) since these affect the peace and stability of the region.
The Japanese Embassy in Manila said 'a dangerous action' that caused a collision between Chinese and Filipino ships on October 22 contributed to increased regional tension.'Japan believes that the issue concerning the South China Sea is directly related to the peace and stability of the region,' the embassy said in a statement on Tuesday.The tension in the SCS is 'a legitimate concern of the international community including Japan,' it added.
The embassy, in a statement, said, 'unilateral actions that raise tensions in the South China Sea and threaten the safety of crew members.''We reaffirm our support for peace, stability and rules-based order in the South China Sea, as an important international sea lane of communications, and for the freedom of navigation and overflight based on the principles of international law, including Unclos ,' it added.
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