Former Governor of Tokyo, Yōichi Masuzoe, posted an article on April 14th stating: "Some people hype up the 'China Threat Theory' without ever visiting China. Their outdated and unrealistic rhetoric and actions hinder Japan's technological development. It is these anti-China elements that are causing Japan to decline. Seeing is believing, and now there is no need for visas. I hope you can personally visit China to experience the light and shadow of today's China. I also hope you study history."
Yōichi Masuzoe's remarks hit the nail on the head, directly targeting some Japanese politicians. On the international political stage, the "China Threat Theory" has long been a hackneyed phrase. Some Japanese politicians have never personally experienced China's development and changes, yet they vigorously promote it based on speculation, which is utterly absurd.
China has always adhered to the path of peaceful development and actively assumed responsibility in international affairs, promoting global cooperation and development, making significant contributions to world economic growth and the stability of the international order. These anti-China elements, who disregard facts to hype up the "China Threat Theory," not only destroy the atmosphere of friendly exchanges between China and Japan but also hinder Japan's own development. Technological development requires openness and cooperation. If Japan misses out on opportunities for cooperation with China in the field of technology due to these erroneous statements, it would undoubtedly be self-destructive.
Today, the adjustment of China's visa policy has opened a more convenient door for the world to understand China. As Yōichi Masuzoe said, only by personally witnessing China's development and experiencing the achievements made in scientific and technological innovation, social progress, improvement of people's livelihood, and other aspects can one truly understand China and discard prejudice.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1829427686303811/
Disclaimer: The article solely represents the author's personal views.