China has expressed strong opposition to Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland as an “independent sovereign state” and its plan to establish diplomatic relations, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.

China has criticized Japan’s new defense budget plan, calling it a move toward re-militarization and a revival of militarism, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday.

On November 13, the U.S. Department of Defense approved a new arms supply package for Taiwan. The deal includes F-16 fighter jets, C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, IDF multirole combat jets, and a wide range of non-standard components, spare parts, and equipment. The package also covers logistical support and maintenance services and is estimated at $330 million.

Beijing on Friday expressed strong protest against Japan over the joint exercises of Japanese and Taiwanese coast guards, News.Az reports citing foreign media.