China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chungying has criticized Japan's wrong intentions at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held over the weekend in Nairobi Kenya.

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During a news briefing, Hua argued that rather than creating a sense of superiority, China seeks to create a universal platform for trade and development with the interest of Africa at heart.

According to Hua, Japan went off topic when it decided to discuss the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform and security issues at the recent conference.

"TICAD was neither a platform to discuss Asian problems nor a conference aimed at imposing Japan's personal intentions on Africa," she said

Hua pointed out that the conference was aimed at capitalizing on the growing tension in the East and South China Sea.

This was not only disrespectful to the African community but also a lack of proper understanding of what the conference was organized for, according to Hua.  

The meeting was set to meant Japan's variety of future investment and partnership. However, Hua said Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe lost focus when he decided to politicize the conference.

Abe discussed Japan's maritime issues during the conference. He also focused more on worldwide issues and conflicts, a move which was not well received by African leaders present at the conference.

Experts say African leaders at the meeting were far from interested in Abe's talk. This, they argue, is paying interest to the wrong matters. African countries are seeking to improve economic standards.

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