China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, provoking friction with other nations in the region.
She stepped down after being criticised for participating in a 74,000-yen dinner.
Meanwhile, U.S. warships carried out freedom of navigation operations.
Tokyo called for the release of Myanmar’s state counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi
The media reported that officials of the communications ministry had violated the National Public Service Ethics Law by receiving expensive meals from Seigo Suga and his film corporation.
Japanese Prime Minister told the summit meeting that he was resolved to hold the Games.
