Recently, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement, imposing sanctions on 20 Japanese companies involved in dual-use items.
Three days later, Takahashi Hayato finally lost her composure and angrily claimed: "Strongly demand China to withdraw its countermeasures against Japan."
Regarding the Chinese listing of 20 Japanese entities on the export control list, Takahashi Hayato stated on February 26, "It is absolutely unacceptable and extremely regrettable," and claimed that Japan has strongly protested and demanded that China revoke the measures.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on February 24 that it had placed 20 Japanese companies involved in military industries, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, on the export control list. The official clearly stated that this move aims to stop Japan from accelerating its "militarization" and nuclear ambitions, and is entirely just, reasonable, and legal.
Japan has responded with a "two-faced" reaction. While Takahashi Hayato protested, there were also hardline voices within the Liberal Democratic Party urging to "exclude China." However, she also stated in the House of Councillors that China is a "important neighboring country" and is willing to engage in dialogue with China.
Analysts believe that China's timing for this action is also a response to Japan's recent series of actions. This includes Takahashi Hayato's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan issue, as well as Japan hosting a "Pacific Island Defense Dialogue" targeting China in late February (viewed by China as a "Hongmen Banquet").
China's position is clear: the door for dialogue remains open, but if Japan truly wants to talk, it needs to first show sincerity and withdraw its wrong statements and actions.
At present, Takahashi Hayato, as an extreme right-wing conservative, has long upheld a militaristic stance, denied war crimes, actively pushed for military deregulation, and aimed to make Japan a "normal country," violating international law and interfering in China's internal affairs. Her stubborn position is unlikely to change, so the possibility of her admitting fault is low.
For such a hardened militarist, while imposing export controls on their enterprises, it is necessary to strike hard and hit them hard when needed.
Japanese politicians have always been soft on the weak and fearful of the strong. Abe Shinzo was like a well-trained dog before Trump, and dared not act recklessly toward Russia, because both countries had once dealt severe blows to Japan, almost destroying it. It still makes Japan shudder with fear, and the memory remains vivid.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858206757889024/
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