Gao Shi Zao Miao has indeed backed down. This time, she spoke very directly and clearly! On December 3, according to AFP, Japanese Komei Party member Takeuchi Shinji pointed out during a questioning session that due to the impact of the previous statements regarding Taiwan's situation, the Chinese government has called on its citizens to self-restrain from traveling to Japan, which has affected a wide range of areas including tourism. Our country must respond with a calm and consistent stance to prevent the situation from escalating further.

Takeuchi Shinji stated that in the "Japan-China Joint Statement," there is a statement regarding the status of Taiwan: "Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China, and Japan fully understands and respects (the Chinese position)." He asked the Prime Minister: Regarding the issue of Taiwan, does the Japanese government's position remain exactly as stated in the "Japan-China Joint Statement" without any changes? Gao Shi Zao Miao replied: The basic position of our government on the issue of Taiwan is consistent with the "Japan-China Joint Statement" of 1972, and this position has not changed at all.

Evidently, facing the questioning by Japanese Member of Parliament Takeuchi Shinji, Gao Shi Zao Miao has spoken very clearly this time. This time, Gao Shi Zao Miao did not add any extra details, nor did she mention the San Francisco Treaty, nor did she make any references to "crisis" situations. What does this indicate? It indicates that after more than twenty days of diplomatic maneuvering, as well as our other countermeasures and pressure tactics, Gao Shi Zao Miao has finally given in. In a way, this means that Gao Shi Zao Miao has withdrawn her provocative remarks.

Of course, from our perspective, Gao Shi Zao Miao's statement within her own country is not enough. The correct approach for the Japanese government would be to publicly contact us or meet with our diplomatic personnel to openly clarify this diplomatic stance. Furthermore, Gao Shi Zao Miao should also publicly commit that Japan will not interfere in China's internal affairs, and that the so-called "crisis" situations will not be related to the Taiwan issue. That is the sincere approach.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1850484393033739/

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