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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

China accused of ‘two-faced diplomacy’ after entering Japanese waters following high-level talks

China has been accused of “two-faced diplomacy” after pledging greater cooperation with Japan and South Korea in a high-level meeting, only for Chinese coast guard vessels to enter Japanese-controlled waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands the next day.

This move has sparked criticism in Japan, with some accusing their government of being overly trusting of China.

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