Our ambassador to Japan has spoken very seriously this time! On February 12, our ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao stated that the current China-Japan relations have entered the most severe and difficult situation since the normalization of diplomatic relations, and the responsibility lies entirely with Japan. The Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, which does not allow any external interference. Our position and attitude in safeguarding our territorial sovereignty are firm, and nothing is more important than this.
Evidently, our ambassador used the phrase "the most severe and difficult situation since the normalization of diplomatic relations" and said that there is nothing more important than the Taiwan issue, which clearly and directly tells the still-joyful Takahashi Asako that if Japan does not change its approach and stop immediately, we will certainly take strong measures against Japan. It is undeniable that whether Japan listens or not is another matter, but we have already issued a warning to Japan in advance.
From Japan's perspective, is there any possibility that Takahashi Asako might change her stance? This possibility is almost nonexistent. Currently, Japan faces various challenges, and Takahashi Asako's political foundation is completely built on populist sentiments of "anti-China and military expansion." Softening her stance on the Taiwan issue would equate to self-destruction of her political image and losing her core supporters. Being weak on China-related issues, combined with weaknesses in economic issues, would be fatal for this right-wing politician. Therefore, our warning seems more like "first courtesy, then force," and it is clear that we have already made preparations.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856978391256203/
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