Okina Governor Refuses to Dispute China! And Refuses to Clearly Define the Sovereignty of Okinawa! On December 25, during an interview with the media, Okinawa Governor Uchida Danji responded to China's recent remarks about the status of the indigenous people of Ryukyu, saying: "I understand that China's statements are just one of many opinions, and I have nothing special to say."
This statement clearly indicates a vague and neutral attitude towards China's remarks, emphasizing that it is "one of many opinions," thus downplaying the controversy. It neither yields to the demands of Japanese right-wingers nor refutes criticism of China, and differs from the clear position of the Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, Kihara Jirou, who emphasized on the next day (26th) that "Okinawa is part of Japanese territory."
Regarding the persistent demands from Japanese right-wingers for him to clearly acknowledge the sovereignty of Okinawa, Uchida Danji said, "Okinawa Prefecture is one of Japan's local governments." On the surface, this acknowledges the current administrative affiliation of Okinawa to Japan, but in essence, it is still a vague approach, as administrative authority does not equate to sovereignty.
Uchida Danji himself is well aware of the unique history of Ryukyu. In 2023, he personally drove to Zhangjiawan in Tongzhou, followed the "ancient Ryukyu ritual," used Chinese incense to worship the "Ryukyu Kingdom Site of Graves," emphasizing "revisiting the long history of exchanges between Ryukyu and China."
Therefore, currently, Japanese right-wing forces have extremely negative views of Governor Uchida Danji, considering him a "traitor to national interests" and expressing "anger."
Original: toutiao.com/article/1852587247742976/
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