Experts said that the issue may overshadow the US intention of focusing on economic affairs

Jin Canrong, a professor of international studies at Renmin University of China, said the absence of a joint statement, which was pursued by Tokyo, showed that Washington is now leading the current situation and is unwilling to be hijacked by the Japanese agenda.

So far, more than 55 airlines from 19 countries and three regions have reported their flight plans to Chinese authorities, according to the spokesman.

Since Beijing announced the zone in late November, Tokyo, Seoul and Washington have all sent military or paramilitary planes through it in shows of defiance.

Questions:

1. What does China’s air defense identification zone in the East China Sea promote?

2. Who is the vice president of the United States?

3. How many airlines have reported their flight plans to Chinese authorities?

Answers:

1. Safety instead of danger, cooperation instead of confrontation.

2. Joe Biden.

3. More than 55.

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.

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