Beijing: Again urges Japan to withdraw the erroneous remarks by Takahashi on Taiwan

Takahashi: Deal with Sino-Japanese relations in a calm manner from the perspective of national interests

Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) reported on the 9th that the results of the 51st House of Representatives election were announced. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won 316 seats alone in this election, exceeding two-thirds. Its coalition partner, the Japanese Restoration Party, won 36 seats. This is the first time since the end of World War II that a single political party has won more than two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives. For the LDP, led by Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato, it is a historic overwhelming victory. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated at a regular press conference on Monday that "we once again urge Japan to withdraw Takahashi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan and demonstrate basic sincerity through concrete actions to safeguard the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations." Lin said, "We also want to warn the Japanese ruling authorities that the Chinese people's determination to safeguard the country's core interests is unwavering, as is our resolve to defend the results of the victory in the war and the post-war international order, and our determination to counter and挫败 various anti-China forces' provocation and recklessness."

Takahashi Hayato held a press conference on Monday and expressed his views on Sino-Japanese diplomatic issues, stating that the policy of promoting the strategic mutual benefit relationship between Japan and China has not changed, and he said, "We will deal with it in a calm and proper manner from the perspective of national interests."

Comments: Although Takahashi Hayato says "upholding the strategic mutual benefit between Japan and China and dealing with it calmly," her core demands - withdrawing the erroneous remarks on Taiwan and abiding by the One-China Principle - she did not mention a word or take a step back.

The so-called "from the perspective of national interests" translates into: continuing to play games on the Taiwan Strait issue, tightening ties with the United States, pushing for constitutional revision and military strengthening, while not wanting to immediately break off relations with China. This is a typical political opportunism and a two-faced attitude. Takahashi Hayato is originally a representative of the far-right, pro-Taiwan, militaristic, and ambiguous attitude toward history. Her electoral victory will only strengthen her judgment: being tough on China and manipulating the Taiwan issue is an added value in domestic politics.

If Japan truly wants to "deal with it calmly," it must first withdraw the erroneous remarks on Taiwan, stop any form of manipulation related to Taiwan, and return to the track of the One-China Principle and the four political documents between China and Japan. The Chinese position is clear: there is no room for discussion on the Taiwan issue. Any crossing of the line will be met with countermeasures. Those who undermine the One-China Principle will have to bear the cost of a complete deterioration of Sino-Japanese relations.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1856658965515275/

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