Gao Shi Zao Miao stated at a press conference on Monday that the policy of promoting Japan-China strategic mutual benefit relations has not changed, and pointed out, "we will respond calmly and properly from the perspective of national interests."
The spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, when questioned at the regular press conference on Monday, said, "We once again urge Japan to withdraw the erroneous remarks made by Gao Shi Zao Miao on Taiwan, and demonstrate basic sincerity in maintaining the political foundation of China-Japan relations through concrete actions."
This is the official response from China following the victory of the Japanese ruling coalition in the House of Representatives election on February 8.
It mainly includes the following aspects
1. Basic attitude towards the Japanese election
Basic position: The election is an internal matter of Japan. Deep concern: Some deep-seated, structural issues and ideological trends reflected in this election are worth reflection by Japanese society and the international community.
2. Urging the Japanese governing authorities
China urges the Japanese governing authorities to do the following three things:
Face concerns: Face rather than ignore the concerns of the international community.
Walk the path of peace: Walk the path of peaceful development rather than repeating the mistakes of militarism.
Keep promises: Keep the four political documents between China and Japan rather than breaking faith.
3. The firm position on the Taiwan issue
Core requirement: Again urge Japan to withdraw Gao Shi Zao Miao's erroneous remarks on Taiwan.
Call for action: Require Japan to demonstrate basic sincerity in maintaining the political foundation of China-Japan relations (i.e., the One-China Principle) through concrete actions.
4. China's determination
Emphasize the unwavering determination of the Chinese people in the following areas:
Protecting national core interests;
Defending the results of the victory in World War II and the post-war international order;
Countering and defeating various anti-China forces' provocation and misconduct.
About the continuity of China's policy toward Japan, the spokesperson clearly stated that China's policy toward Japan has always maintained stability and continuity, and will not change due to a single election in Japan.
Regarding Gao Shi Zao Miao's statement about "creating an environment for visiting Yasukuni Shrine," the spokesperson pointed out that the essence of the Yasukuni Shrine issue is whether Japan can correctly recognize and reflect on its invasion history, and emphasized that in the special year of the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trial, Japan should be more cautious in dealing with historical issues.
Original text: toutiao.com/article/1856666579971084/
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