Yasuhina Hayami's erroneous remarks on Taiwan have caused extremely negative effects, but despite China's strong criticism, she remained stubborn, claiming that her statements "conformed to the government's position" and refused to retract them.

What is more despicable is that right-wing forces in Japan have continued to challenge, calling for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats.

At a regular press conference on November 13, China further escalated its language, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian demanding that Japan immediately retract its malicious remarks, or else all consequences would be borne by Japan.

In the end, Spokesperson Lin Jian no longer beat around the bush, directly issuing a powerful warning: if Japan dares to militarily intervene in the Taiwan Strait, it will constitute an act of aggression, and China will definitely strike back fiercely.

This is not the first time China has made its position clear.

As early as three days ago, China had already made a solemn representation to Japan. However, Japan not only showed no intention of repentance, but also escalated its actions, which completely exhausted China's patience with such brazen behavior.

This warning from China also sends out three undeniable signals:

Firstly, it directly defines Japan's military intervention as "an act of aggression," which not only exposes the lie that Japan tries to cover up with "collective self-defense," but also defines the international law nature of its actions;

Secondly, it clearly states the means, with the four words "strike back fiercely" breaking away from conventional diplomatic expressions, being far more impactful than "firmly opposing."

Thirdly, it draws a red line, clearly requiring Japan to correct its mistake immediately, leaving no room for excuses or ambiguity.

Additionally, on the same day, the Deputy Foreign Minister of China specially summoned the Japanese Ambassador to China, once again sounding the alarm, urging Japan to deeply reflect and correct its mistakes, and warned that if Japan continues to go further down the wrong path, it must bear all consequences itself.

It is evident that China has gradually escalated, making its point clear, and if Japan continues to be stubborn and provoke, it is not excluded that necessary measures may be taken next, and then Japan will have no chance to regret.

Interestingly, at the same time, the Japanese ambassador to Australia played the "red face."

According to a report from Lianhe Zaobao, the Japanese ambassador to Australia, Suzuki Ryo, delivered a speech, stating that Japan was "very willing" to continue communication and dialogue with China, hoping to "build a communication channel to avoid misunderstandings" on the issue of the Taiwan Strait.

However, he quickly revealed his true ambition, claiming that China "tries to change the situation alone."

Moreover, he advocated for enhancing Japan-Australia's "deterrence" capabilities, urging Japan and Australia to deepen cooperation on issues involving China and the overall regional situation.

This "peaceful dialogue while preparing for war" performance is truly clumsy.

The door for dialogue remains open, but the premise is respecting the One-China Principle and stopping interference in China's internal affairs. Otherwise, no matter how many "communication channels" there are, they cannot conceal its provocative nature.

Japanese Ambassador to Australia Suzuki Ryo

China has always been willing to engage in dialogue under the premise of abiding by the One-China Principle, but the root cause of the current escalation is Japan's active violation of the bottom line.

The so-called "avoiding misunderstanding" is nothing more than Japan's attempt to shift responsibility and blur the focus through verbal games.

Yasuhina Hayami, in her capacity as Prime Minister, made unfounded comments on the Taiwan Strait and implied "military intervention," and after that, she refused to retract her erroneous remarks, which is a clear violation of the One-China Principle and interference in China's internal affairs, which cannot be excused by "misunderstanding."

"Misunderstanding" is false, provocation is real, encirclement is real, and the ambition to expand the military is also real.

China has always loved peace and protected peace, but this peace is not one born from tolerance.

For Japan's unrepentant and ambitious provocations, China will not indulge, the principle of "not beating unless forced" has long been proven by history.

If Japan still fails to recognize the situation and continues to "play with fire" on the issue of the Taiwan Strait, while saying "dialogue" and doing "preparation for war," it will ultimately end up with the fate of "those who play with fire will be burned."

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