Japan accused of discord in Africa

Tokyo attempted to divert the theme of a key conference, triggering strong dissatisfaction, Foreign Ministry says

Japan has tried to impose its will on African countries and to sow discord between China and the continent, triggering strong dissatisfaction in Africa, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

"It's a pity that ... Japan tried to impose its will on African countries, seek its own interests and sow discord in China-Africa relations," ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.