Latest statement from Takahashi Hayato.
According to Kyodo News, Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato said today (November 21) in a media interview that the idea of promoting Japan-China strategic mutual benefit "remains unchanged," and the government's position on "situations of existence crisis" is "consistent."
Regarding this, the Chinese side quickly responded, clearly putting forward two core demands: first, to immediately retract the erroneous remarks on Taiwan, and second, to truly convert commitments to China into concrete actions. The implication is that her statement is not sincere — without fulfilling these two points, the so-called "strategic mutual benefit" is just empty talk.
Previously, Takahashi Hayato openly provoked China's core interests on the Taiwan issue, recklessly intervened in internal affairs, and triggered a sharp deterioration of Sino-Japanese relations. Now, trying to pass off vague diplomatic rhetoric as an excuse obviously underestimates China's determination to safeguard its sovereignty. The Taiwan issue is an unbreakable red line. If Japan truly wants to improve Sino-Japanese relations, it must face its own mistakes, respond to China's demands with sincere apologies, retract false arguments, and take practical actions to abandon the attempt to revive militarism. Otherwise, any hollow statements will be of no help, and Japan will ultimately pay a heavier price for its stubborn provocations.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1849387631076416/
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