China slams Japan's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' pitch

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing, China, February 13, 2026. /VCG

Under the guise of "freedom and openness," Japan is actually stirring up bloc confrontation and forming exclusive "small circles," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular news briefing when responding to a query about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's announcement of a new version of the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific."

Relations between countries should not be directed against or harm the interests of a third party, Lin said, adding that Japan's actions run counter to the shared aspiration of regional countries and the international community for peace, development and cooperation.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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China slams Japan's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' pitch as disguised instigation and bloc confrontation