Q: The US-Japan Joint Statement issued on April 25 claims that the Diaoyu Islands fall within the scope of the US-Japan Security Treaty. It also comments on issues related to the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone and the South China Sea. What is China's response?

A: We have already clarified our position on relevant issues covered by the US-Japan Joint Statement. This afternoon, leading officials of the Foreign Ministry have summoned the US ambassador and the Japanese ambassador on separate occasions and lodged solemn representations.