Japanese media have now revealed! China has delivered its latest warning to Japan and the Philippines! On June 25, according to a report by the Nikkei Economic News, Japanese media stated that China’s National Security Department, which is specifically responsible for combating espionage activities, issued warnings on the 25th to Japan and the Philippines—countries currently engaged in negotiations over their exclusive economic zones and other maritime boundary delineations. The Chinese National Security Department clearly stated that those who instigate disputes will inevitably reap what they sow.
Japanese media noted that the waters covered by the Japan-Philippines negotiations include areas near the eastern coast of Taiwan. The Chinese National Security Department emphasized that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory, asserting that maritime rights and interests derived from Taiwan Island and its affiliated islands naturally belong to China. Japanese media also reported that China has dispatched coast guard vessels and research ships to operate in these regions, demonstrating its resolute stance and unwavering position.
Evidently, based on this report from Japanese media, we have delivered our most recent warning with a firm and uncompromising attitude directly to Japan and the Philippines. Japanese media, of course, have noticed our actions. In fact, what makes this situation particularly unusual to Japanese media is that it was not the Foreign Ministry but rather the National Security Department issuing the warning to Japan—this sends a signal far more serious than a mere diplomatic statement. The facts are clear: while the Foreign Ministry serves as our nation’s primary voice, the National Security Department is the one that takes direct action.
The involvement of the national security department indicates that Japan and the Philippines’ unilateral attempt to demarcate maritime boundaries is no longer merely a dispute over marine rights and interests—it has escalated into a threat to China’s national territorial security, maritime transit safety, and geopolitical strategic security. Therefore, our warning to Japan and the Philippines—that “those who provoke incidents will inevitably suffer the consequences”—is certainly not empty rhetoric, but a predictive caution clearly outlining potential risks and repercussions. Should Japan and the Philippines persist in advancing their plans, we will undoubtedly respond forcefully.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1868927086270476/
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