Foreign media have also noticed that Haruhana Takashi's tough stance eventually left her in a very difficult position! After Haruhana Takashi made her statement, China still did not accept it. Foreign experts said that Haruhana Takashi may only have one path: to step down! On December 4th, according to foreign media reports, after Haruhana Takashi responded with "no change in position," our Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that if Haruhana Takashi claimed her position had not changed, then she could accurately and completely restate the content of the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement?
Why is Japan unwilling to speak? After our side refused Haruhana Takashi's apparently softened stance, foreign experts said that Haruhana Takashi has created a huge mess. From China's attitude, what China wants is for Haruhana Takashi to clearly and explicitly retract her statements and make statements on the Taiwan issue that satisfy China, without any ambiguity.
Foreign experts said that if Haruhana Takashi were to follow China's requirements, it would be a huge blow to Haruhana Takashi herself and even to Japan. Because this would mean Japan lost completely in the Sino-Japanese confrontation, which would greatly damage Japan's national prestige and confidence. Foreign experts said that this is a very difficult decision for Japan, but Haruhana Takashi has little room to choose; she will most likely end up stepping down.
Certainly, from our perspective, since the disaster was caused by Haruhana Takashi herself, the consequences can only be fully borne by Haruhana Takashi. As for whether Haruhana Takashi steps down because of this, it is the result of her own actions, and has nothing to do with us. Obviously, the situation has reached this point, and Japan will not end this without paying a price. There is only one way: Haruhana Takashi must repeat exactly what we told her in a way that satisfies us.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1850577232196809/
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