Chinese Delegation Visits Disputed Kuril Island Amid Deepening Russia Ties

A Chinese delegation visited one of the Southern Kuril Islands, which Japan claims as its Northern Territories, signaling Beijing's implicit support for Russia's position in the territorial dispute. The visit, reported by The Diplomat, marks a notable shift in China's stance, as it previously avoided direct involvement. This development could strain Japan-China relations and complicate regional diplomacy.

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