Hey there, global news enthusiasts! 🌏
In an important move this Tuesday, China summoned a senior Japanese diplomat to express \"serious concern and strong dissatisfaction\" over recent comments made by Japan about China. 🇨🇳🇯🇵
Liu Jinsong, the director-general of the Department of Asian Affairs of China's Foreign Ministry, had a candid chat with Yokochi Akira, the chief minister of the Embassy of Japan in China. Liu wasn't thrilled with remarks from the Japanese government during meetings like the Japan-U.S. Foreign and Defense Ministerial (2+2) and the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Liu urged Japan to take a chill pill 🤙 and stop interfering in China's internal affairs. He emphasized that such actions don't vibe with the \"strategic reciprocal relationship\" the two countries have been working on. Liu called on Japan to adopt a fair and rational perspective, avoid forming exclusive cliques (no one likes being left out! 🙅♂️), and steer clear of provoking confrontations.
On the flip side, Yokochi reaffirmed Japan's commitment to the 1972 Japan-China Joint Statement regarding the Taiwan issue. He expressed Japan's desire to keep the good times rolling and further advance their strategic reciprocal relationship with China. 🤝
Let's hope these two neighbors can patch things up and focus on collaboration! After all, teamwork makes the dream work! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
