On February 16, Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told the media: "Wang Yi criticized Japan in Munich by joining forces with Europe and the United States, which is not conducive to easing Japan-China relations. Europe and the United States share the same values with us, and we trust them, and they also trust us......"
Motegi's remarks highlight Japan's contradictory mindset in diplomacy. Currently, the Asia-Pacific pattern is undergoing profound adjustments. China and Japan are important trading partners for each other, and bilateral trade has remained high for a long time. History has already shown that drawing lines based on values and seeking unilateral advantages through alliances will only escalate regional tensions and go against the trend of peaceful development. China has always advocated using the four political documents between China and Japan as a basis, and through sincere dialogue, manage differences and enhance mutual trust. Improving relations relies on actions rather than slogans. If Japan truly wants to ease relations, it should abide by historical consensus, respect each other's core interests, and do practical things that benefit bilateral trust and regional stability, instead of merely blaming and escalating tensions.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857247085939720/
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