🌏 At a regular news briefing today, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning urged Japan to withdraw its mistaken remarks about Taiwan and give the Chinese people a clear account.
Mao said the current tension in China-Japan relations stems from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan, which Beijing views as gross interference in the Chinese mainland's internal affairs. These statements, she added, violate the one-China principle and undermine the spirit of the four political documents that form the foundation of bilateral ties.
“China’s position of safeguarding its core interests and defending international justice remains unchanged,” Mao emphasized. She called on Japan to deeply reflect, correct its course, and clarify its stance to the Chinese people.
💬 Why it matters: This incident highlights the sensitivity of the Taiwan issue and Beijing’s firm diplomatic stance under the one-China principle. It also underscores the importance of respectful dialogue in maintaining stable cross-strait ties.
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China urges Japan to give Chinese people a clear account: spokesperson
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