Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated Japan's stance Friday that there is no territorial dispute with China that needs to be resolved, a comment likely to trigger further anger in Beijing.
"No territorial problem exists between (Japan) and China that needs to be resolved nor a problem that needs to be shelved," Abe told the Upper House.
He also said posting public officials in the disputed Senkaku Islands would be one option to ensure stable management of the territory and surrounding waters.