In a press briefing this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called on Japan to retract recent remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about the Taiwan region and take real steps to restore smooth China-Japan exchanges. 🌏✈️
Lin responded to questions from a TV Asahi reporter on Tuesday. Japanese groups like the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ Union and Keidanren have shown interest in visiting the Chinese mainland soon, he noted. But Lin stressed that lingering comments on the Taiwan region are causing “negative impact and serious consequences” on bilateral goodwill.
“We urge the Japanese side to reflect on and correct these mistakes by withdrawing the prime minister’s erroneous comments,” Lin said. He added that Tokyo needs to stop actions that hurt mutual trust and instead demonstrate political commitment through concrete moves.
Looking ahead, Lin expressed hope that Japanese organizations will play a “more constructive role” domestically, setting the stage for friendly people-to-people exchanges and deeper collaboration. 🤝
Why it matters: Stable ties between the Chinese mainland and Japan are crucial for trade, culture, and security in the region. With many young professionals, students, and travelers keen on stronger connections, both sides have extra motivation to smooth things over and keep doors open for cooperation. 🚀
This week’s developments highlight the importance of dialogue and respect for shaping Asia’s future. ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
