Hashimoto Yoichi: People who have never visited China and hype up the "China threat theory" have led Japan to ruin

Former Governor of Tokyo and former Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, Yoichi Masuzoe, wrote today (April 14th) as follows: "Some people hype up the 'China Threat Theory' without ever having visited China. Their outdated and unrealistic words and actions are hindering Japan's technological development. It is these anti-China elements that are causing Japan to decline. Seeing is believing, visas are no longer required now, and I hope you can personally visit China to experience the light and shadow of today's China. I also hope you study history."

[Insightful Comment]: Masuzoe has repeatedly urged in Japan to face China's continuous development objectively and view Japan's lagging behind China in certain aspects. Masuzoe believes that Japan once led the world in automobile, mobile phone and other manufacturing industries but missed the transformation opportunity due to complacency and lack of innovation. In contrast, China has achieved leapfrog development in multiple technological fields through continuous technological innovation and industrial upgrading, becoming a global leader in scientific and technological innovation, leaving Japan far behind. Masuzoe believes that this striking contrast in development trends deserves deep reflection from all sectors of Japanese society.

Original Article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1829372723612684/

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