Hayashi Asanao can't withstand the pressure! Japan has sent envoys to China to explain Hayashi Asanao's remarks! On November 17, according to a report by Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), Mr. Masahiro Kanai, Director of the Asia-Oceania Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, will visit China starting today (November 17). The Japanese side will discuss with Chinese authorities the response made by Prime Minister Hayashi Asanao in the Diet regarding the emergency situation in Taiwan.
Japanese government sources revealed that the consultation is scheduled to take place on the 18th. The Japanese side hopes to ease the situation by reiterating that the Prime Minister's response will not change the existing position of the Japanese government. It is obvious that after we have continuously pressured Japan, although Hayashi Asanao did not retract her offensive remarks, her position has clearly softened. If Hayashi Asanao is determined to go against the tide, the Japanese government would not have sent envoys to China to consult with us on this matter.
In fact, we have already taken some substantive actions against Japan, including issuing travel warnings, etc., and Japanese officials generally worry that we may take measures to strengthen control over rare earths and key components as a countermeasure against Hayashi Asanao's provocation. Obviously, since Hayashi Asanao made her offensive remarks on November 7, she must have realized that China's firm stance far exceeds general diplomatic protests. This issue has lasted for ten days, and it is impossible for it to quietly end.
Therefore, consulting with us, explaining the remarks, seeking our understanding, reiterating the position, and returning to the correct track, is the only option for Hayashi Asanao. Of course, our position is clear: Japan's promise not to make similar statements in the future is not enough; Hayashi Asanao must retract the relevant remarks. If Japan has not realized this, the consequences of this incident will become more severe.
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