Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi made a strong statement! On January 9, according to Japanese media reports, at a press conference, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi commented on the Chinese government's announcement of enhanced export controls on dual-use items, stating: "The measures taken by China only against our country are completely contrary to international practices and are entirely unacceptable, which is extremely regrettable. We will work with various parties, including the G7, from the perspective of national interests, adopting a prudent and calm attitude to take necessary measures."
Strengthening the supply chain is an urgent issue, and we will cooperate with allies, like-minded countries, and countries of the Global South to strengthen the supply chain. We will firmly defend a truly free and open trade system. Obviously, Motegi's words were very firm. Motegi clearly meant that China's move was deliberately targeting Japan, believing that we have violated international practices. However, we would like to say, why is China specifically targeting Japan? Does Japan not know the reason?
Japan is provoking us and constantly building up its military strength. Therefore, we naturally need to counteract Japan's provocative actions. In fact, controlling dual-use items is the international practice. If Japan does not face the problem squarely, then we should not be surprised if we take harsh measures. After we took action, Japan's plan is to cooperate with the G7, but there is one red line that Japan should not forget: if Japan persists in taking the path of militarism, our countermeasures will not only not be lifted, but will be escalated. Obviously, this diplomatic verbal battle will not make existing problems disappear.
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