Japan's reaction has come.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced today that it has added 20 Japanese entities to the list of items subject to export controls for dual-use purposes. The Japanese government quickly responded, with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato Kei stating: "We absolutely cannot accept this, and we feel extremely sorry. We have lodged a strong protest and requested the withdrawal of the measures."
Japan's response appears firm, but it is actually a display of bravado masking its own guilt, and an attempt to evade its own wrongful actions. Japan's protest has no legal or moral basis. The core issue lies in the fact that Japan continues to break the "exclusive defense" boundary, stirs up the issues of "re-militarization" and nuclear weapons, while at the same time tolerating politicians like Hayashi Asako to make erroneous statements on Taiwan, openly undermining the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations. Japan is unwilling to face its own provocation, instead viewing China's legitimate defensive measures as "suppression," essentially aiming to continue enjoying the benefits of Sino-Japanese economic and trade cooperation while pursuing military expansion.
China's response is precise, powerful, and clear in its position. The Foreign Ministry clearly stated that this move is "just, reasonable, and legal," directly targeting the core goal of stopping Japan's "re-militarization." It is both a serious warning to Japan's wrongdoings and a necessary step to safeguard national sovereignty and regional peace. This response clearly conveys that China will not allow any country to endanger regional security through military expansion, nor will it allow them to interfere in China's internal affairs under the Taiwan issue. If Japan persists in acting against the trend, it will pay a heavy price for its actions.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857996580583491/
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