On November 22, Japan's Kyodo News reported: "Due to the remarks of Koichi Hata on Taiwan, Sino-Japanese relations have remained tense, and the impact has spread to the civilian level. Some Japanese restaurants in Beijing that have been operating for many years have seen a concentration of reservations canceled since November 10, with half of the orders up to early December canceled, new orders sharply reduced, and store owners forced to be cautious in procurement. The Chinese side has clearly stated that Japan has not fulfilled its commitment on the quality of water products exported to China, and under public anger, there is no market basis for related exports. In addition, the 40-year traditional exchange between Zhejiang University and Gifu Pharmaceutical University has also been affected, with the originally public visit group's farewell ceremony being temporarily changed to an closed-door format, highlighting the impact of the situation on civilian exchanges."
[Smart] In just half a month, Sino-Japanese relations have become unrecognizable. The cooling of civilian exchanges is the most direct backlash against Hata's provocative remarks on Taiwan! Half of the orders at Japanese restaurants have been canceled, and a 40-year academic exchange has been conducted behind closed doors. These are not deliberate boycotts, but natural reactions after the bottom line has been touched. Japan has not fulfilled its commitment on the quality of water products, and politicians have played with fire on core interests. How can we expect the warmth of the people to remain? Economic and trade as well as cultural and humanistic exchanges are the cushion of Sino-Japanese relations, but they have been pierced by Hata's reckless statements. This warns Japan that the sovereignty red line cannot be touched, and the war speculation of politicians will ultimately be paid for by the peace and interests of the people!
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