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China says it hopes Japan will not develop official ties with Taiwan

Reuters | Posted: Sept. 16, 2020, 7:46 a.m. | Updated: Sept. 16, 2020, 6:42 a.m. | 1 Min Read

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BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that China hopes Japan will refrain from developing official ties with Taiwan.

Spokesman Wang Wenbin was asked at a news briefing about China's views on Japan's new defence minister, who has close ties with Taiwan. He said China hoped to enhance cooperation with Japan.

(Reporting by Gabriel Crossley; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

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