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Japanese Minister Takaichi briefed the G7 on Indo-Pacific issues and China-related concerns. The discussion focused on security challenges and the need for a rules-based order. G7 leaders are exploring coordinated responses.
China has welcomed the recent agreement between Iran and the United States, calling it a crucial step toward easing tensions in the region. China's Foreign Ministry praised the diplomatic efforts and urged continued dialogue.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister met separately with the Russian and Chinese ambassadors in Tehran to discuss strengthening strategic cooperation amid regional changes. The talks covered bilateral ties, international coordination, and Middle East security challenges.
Japan's government confirmed on June 8 that seed samples of a new high-quality hybrid citrus developed in Ehime Prefecture may have been illegally smuggled to China. Seedlings of the variety are now being sold in China, prompting an investigation into intellectual property theft.
China has detained U.S. citizen Min Zin, a political analyst at a Myanmar policy think tank, on espionage and national security charges. The arrest, confirmed on June 14, has sparked consular engagement and occurs amid evolving U.S.-China relations.
China has barred Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering the country, accusing him of harming bilateral relations over South China Sea remarks. The ban extends to Hong Kong and Macau and prohibits any transactions with him.
Chinese President Xi Jinping condemned efforts to 'revive militarism' and 'hegemonism and power politics' during his North Korea visit, according to state media. Analysts believe the remarks were directed at Japan and the United States.
OpenAI said it detected and blocked a group of ChatGPT accounts possibly from China that waged a manipulation campaign against US AI data centers, focusing on electricity price fears. Although the campaign sought to amplify existing concerns, OpenAI found no evidence of significant impact. China's embassy dismissed the allegations as unfounded.
Iran, Russia, and China have strongly condemned a US-backed draft resolution against Tehran at the UN Security Council, calling it interference in Iran's internal affairs. They insist the resolution lacks legal basis and escalates tensions, urging dialogue instead of sanctions.
