Beijing made strong protests against Tokyo as Liu Jinsong, director-general of the Department of Asian Affairs of China's Foreign Ministry, met with Chief Minister of Japan's embassy in China Yokochi Akira on Friday.

During the meeting, Liu expressed China's strong concerns and dissatisfaction over Japan's recent negative moves during the leaders' summit between the Unites States and Japan as well as the trilateral talks held by the leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines.