At a press briefing on Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong urged the Japanese side to immediately correct its erroneous stance on Taiwan. He warned that Japan risks straining the political foundation of bilateral relations if the comments aren't addressed.
He highlighted that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks had severely damaged the basis for cooperation, placing responsibility firmly on Tokyo for any fallout. He added that if Japan continues down this path, the Chinese side will take necessary measures, and all consequences will fall on the Japanese side.
Despite the diplomatic bumps, China remains a magnet for global capital. Official data show that 54,000 new foreign-invested enterprises set up shop in China this year, marking a 14.7% increase from last year. With China ranking as the world's second-largest consumer market, the potential for investment and consumption is massive 📈
Looking ahead, He noted that the Chinese mainland is focused on high-quality development, pushing green, digital and smart transformations across industries. These efforts create prime opportunities for the next wave of technological and industrial change 🌱💡
Foreign businesses, including those funded by Japanese investors, have expressed optimism about the Chinese mainland's prospects. The spokesperson emphasized that China has been and will always be an ideal, safe and promising investment destination 🤝
As both sides navigate this diplomatic moment, all eyes are on whether Japan will adjust its stance on Taiwan to keep trade ties on track and maintain a partnership that benefits businesses and consumers across Asia and beyond.
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China urges Japan to create conditions for normal economic, trade ties
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