Beijing said it was “discontent” with Australia, Japan, and the United States for their condemnation of the launching of military ballistic missiles into the waters around Taiwan, calling it “finger-pointing” and “absolutely unacceptable.”
In a joint statement, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, and the U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed their concern about Beijing’s decision to conduct large-scale military exercises.
They also condemned Beijing’s launch of military ballistic missiles into waters around Taiwan.
“The secretary and the foreign ministers urged [Beijing] to immediately cease the military exercises,” the statement said.
“There is no change in the respective one-China policies, where applicable, and basic positions on Taiwan of Australia, Japan, or the United States.”…