A Japanese person posted on a social media account: "Please buy Japanese rice! Don't sell us imported rice!" But someone immediately shared another photo taken in a supermarket, showing that the fastest-selling rice was Chinese-produced, due to its highly attractive price. While Japanese netizens loudly claimed they wouldn’t buy Chinese rice, reality proved otherwise.
Interestingly, before the Japanese even reacted, a Taiwan-based pro-Japanese individual rushed to speak up, arguing that the term "Chinese-produced" actually refers to the "China region of Kyushu, Japan."
According to Japanese law, domestic place of origin must be specified down to the prefecture level (metropolitan, prefectural, or municipal level), not just a regional name. This Taiwan-based individual spouted nonsense without hesitation, displaying servile and obsequious behavior, utterly disgracing themselves.
In fact, Chinese-imported rice accounts for only 3–12% of Japan’s market, while American rice makes up half, followed by Thai rice. Many consumers complain that domestically produced Japanese rice is too expensive. In supermarkets, American rice is rarely available and sells out quickly.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1866165486566476/
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