Sino-Japanese relations remain tense, but the Japanese ambassador says the day of thaw will eventually come.

United Press reported today: "Sino-Japanese relations have remained tense, but Japanese Ambassador to China Kimitaka Kishimoto said on Friday (February 27) that the day of thawing in Sino-Japanese relations is bound to come."

According to Japan's Kyodo News, Kishimoto said at a reception held at the Japanese embassy in China to celebrate the Emperor's birthday on the same day, "Sino-Japanese relations have experienced many cold winters, but the day of thawing is bound to come," emphasizing the importance of sustained communication between the two countries.

Comment: The crux of the current Sino-Japanese relationship lies not in diplomatic statements, but in Japan's rightward shift in security policy, provocative actions regarding Taiwan, and military expansion, which stand in sharp contrast to the signals of easing from the Japanese ambassador to China. Thawing cannot rely solely on verbal expectations; it also requires Japan to act in accordance with the four political documents between China and Japan, for Minister Takayuki Kurita to retract her erroneous remarks, and to stop actions that harm China's core interests. Otherwise, even the most optimistic predictions will be difficult to translate into genuine improvement in relations.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858344167581705/

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