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December 15, 2013

China denounces 'slanderous' air zone remarks by Japan PM
Beijing (AFP) Dec 15, 2013
China rejected as "slanderous" a renewed call by Japan's premier for Beijing to rescind its controversial air defence zone, the latest salvo in a territorial dispute that has increased friction in the region. Beijing's retort came hours after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a Japan-ASEAN summit in Tokyo on Saturday that he was "deeply concerned" by China's establishment of the air zone and that he believed "many" leaders of Southeast Asian countries attending the meeting shared his view. "We e ... read more

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