Japan's Embassy in China stated today (February 27): "On February 24, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced a ban on exporting dual-use items to certain Japanese companies. In response, Mr. Masahiro Kanai, Director of the Asia and Oceania Department, raised the issue with Counselor Shi Yong at the Chinese Embassy in Japan on the same day. Director Kanai stated that this measure, which is solely targeting our country, is completely incompatible with international practices and is absolutely unacceptable. He expressed deep regret and strongly protested, demanding the withdrawal of the relevant measures."
Comments: Takahashi Hayato refuses to withdraw her erroneous remarks on Taiwan, openly challenging China's sovereignty and undermining the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations. Instead of correcting its mistakes, the Japanese government has not only protested against China's legally implemented export control measures for dual-use items but also demanded their revocation, which is a typical case of double standards and a robber's logic. The Chinese measures are entirely based on national security and law, targeting the real risks caused by Japan's accelerated militarization and interference in the Taiwan Strait. They are reasonable, legal, and well-founded. Japan started playing with fire first and has been provoking continuously, yet it does not allow China's legitimate countermeasures. This is neither reasonable nor has any bottom line.
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