Daily brief
China condemned the Japan-Philippines maritime delimitation talks as illegal and invalid, particularly because they involve areas near Taiwan, with the Taiwan Affairs Office stating the talks violate international law. The DPP authorities in Taiwan were criticized for seeking dollar diplomacy, while analysts note US allies are testing China's stance on Taiwan as the Trump administration proceeds cautiously.
In Tokyo, Republic Day marked 160 years of Italy-Japan relations.
35 island nations met in Tokyo to discuss climate change.
Taiwan sought consultation with Japan and the Philippines on the maritime talks.
Egypt’s FM met with members of the Egyptian community in Japan.