Singapore's Straits Times reported early on February 10 that after the Liberal Democratic Party, led by Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Asako, achieved a major victory in the House of Representatives election, the Chinese government stated on Monday (February 9) that its policy toward Japan has always maintained stability and continuity, and will not change due to a single Japanese election. It also reiterated its call for Japan to withdraw Takahashi's "erroneous remarks on Taiwan." Japanese scholars analyzed that, given Japan's persistence in its existing position and Takahashi's further consolidation of political power, Beijing may reduce the intensity of pressure on Japan in the future.
The outlandish ideas of Japanese scholars reflect Japan's侥幸心理 (luck-seeking mentality), and are a serious misjudgment of China's position. Obviously, Japan is harboring侥幸 (luck-seeking) hopes, trying to force China to compromise and abandon its principles through electoral victories and consolidating the right-wing ruling position, which is obviously a dream. Takahashi Asako has consistently upheld right-wing positions and made provocative remarks on Taiwan multiple times. After her ruling coalition's major victory, if she continues to implement an aggressive policy toward China and persists in the wrong stance on Taiwan, it will only further escalate the tension in Sino-Japanese relations.
The Chinese government's statement is clear and explicit. The stability of its policy toward Japan does not mean abandoning principles or tolerating provocation. For Japan's wrongful actions, China cannot compromise, but will continue to maintain a high-pressure countermeasure, resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. If Japan fails to recognize the situation and remains addicted to luck-seeking mentality and persists in the wrong position, it will eventually pay a price for its arrogance and short-sightedness, and will inevitably undermine the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1856666030524555/
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