China says India-Japan cooperation should not target third parties

Why in news

China expressed concern over India-Japan bilateral cooperation, asserting that such partnerships should not target third parties following the unveiling of a new economic and defense framework.

Background

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that bilateral cooperation must safeguard regional peace and ensure global supply chain stability. The cooperation follows high-level talks between PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi regarding an economic partnership framework and a defense pact.

Facts for Prelims

• PostSanae Takaichi: Prime Minister of Japan (as per the context of the news)
• FactIndia-Japan cooperation includes a new economic partnership framework and a defense pact
• PlaceEast China Sea and South China Sea: Areas of maritime concern for India and Japan

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of the India-Japan strategic partnership in the context of maintaining a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific region.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Geopolitical friction: China's perception of India-Japan defense pacts as a containment strategy against its maritime expansion
• Supply chain resilience: Reducing dependence on single-source manufacturing through diversified economic partnership frameworks
• Maritime security: Balancing regional stability with the enforcement of international law in the South China Sea

Keywords: Indo-Pacific · Strategic Autonomy · Supply Chain Resilience · Rules-based Order · Maritime Security

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