China warns over Taiwan-Japan security dialogue

China has objected to an upcoming Taiwan-Japan dialogue on security issues. According to Japanese news reports, the Liberal Democratic Party plans to convene an online dialogue with Taiwan''s ruling party.

At a routine press conference, China''s foreign ministry said it was opposed to official exchanges between the two sides, and it warned Japan to proceed carefully. Analysts say that if the dialogue proceeds smoothly, it will mark a breakthrough in Taiwan-Japan relations.