Japan's government responds to China's protest over Takayuki Kurimoto's "Taiwan Strait incident" remarks: Upholding the 1972 Japan-China Joint Statement will not change!
Due to Prime Minister Takayuki Kurimoto's testimony in the Diet regarding the so-called "Taiwan Strait incident," China has made a strong protest. Today, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Kiichi Matsumoto gave an official response, explaining the purpose of Kurimoto's testimony and Japan's basic position, stating that it hopes to reduce issues and concerns through efforts from both Japan and China.
"Although China has raised a protest, we have explained the purpose of the Prime Minister's testimony and our government's position."
"The peace and stability of the strait, needless to say for Japan's security, is also important for the stability of the international community. The government's consistent position is to resolve issues through dialogue and peace. The government's position on Taiwan is as stated in the 1972 Japan-China Joint Statement, and it has not changed."
Matsumoto emphasized that during the summit meeting, it was confirmed that the direction of comprehensively advancing the strategic mutual benefit relationship and establishing a constructive stable relationship is clear. It is hoped that communication will be further strengthened at all levels, and through the efforts of both Japan and China, problems and concerns will be reduced, and understanding and cooperation will be increased.
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