US, Japan say China is 'greatest' strategic challenge

The US and Japan said Wednesday that China is the "greatest" strategic challenge for both nations.

The assessment was made during a joint press conference after security talks under the 2+2 format were held between the American and Japanese foreign and defense ministers in the US capital Washington, D.C.

"We agree that the PRC is the greatest shared strategic challenge that we and our allies and partners face," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken, referring to the People's Republic of China.