US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi attend a news conference after the Japan - US Security Consultative Committee (SCC) 2+2 Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, March 16, 2021. [Photo/Agencies] Beijing called on Tuesday for cooperation that promotes peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, while denouncing allegations made by the United States and Japan against China. "Communication and cooperation between the United States and Japan should be conducive to enhancing the mutual understanding and trust among regional countries," Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said. Zhao was commenting on top-level diplomatic and military talks between the United States and Japan aimed at bolstering their alliance. The talks were held earlier on Tuesday in Tokyo.