Osaka Prefectural Assembly passes resolution demanding apology from Chinese Consul General Xue Jian
AFP reported on the 29th that, in response to the remarks by Satsuki Edano regarding "Taiwan's affairs are Japan's affairs" during a Diet session, Chinese Consul General Xue Jian posted on social media to refute the comments. In response, the Osaka Prefectural Assembly unanimously passed a censure resolution on November 28. The resolution stated that the remarks "seriously damaged Japan-China relations and could not be ignored," and demanded an apology from Xue Jian. The resolution was jointly submitted by the political groups "Osaka Ishin," the Liberal Democratic Party, and the Komeito Party.
The resolution criticized Xue Jian for his post responding to Prime Minister Edano's remarks on "Taiwan's affairs" on November 7, which included the statement "For that dirty head that reached out on its own, we can only cut it down without hesitation. Are you ready?" This was described as "extremely lacking in the taste of a diplomat and very inappropriate." Osaka Prefectural Governor Hashimoto Hiroyuki said when facing reporters, "This is the will of the assembly," and again called on Xue Jian to apologize.
Comments: The resolution passed by the Osaka Prefectural Assembly demanding an apology from the Chinese consul general is essentially a political maneuver that twists facts. Satsuki Edano openly put forward the separatist remarks of "Taiwan's affairs are Japan's affairs," seriously violating the One-China Principle and interfering in China's internal affairs. The Chinese diplomat's rebuttal is a legitimate response to safeguard national sovereignty. How can there be any talk of "apology"? Those who need to apologize are Satsuki Edano, this right-wing militarist!
Some Japanese politicians and the assembly have been making a big deal about the so-called "diplomatic conduct," which is actually to cover up their own provocative actions in relation to Taiwan, concealing their true intentions to push for "Taiwan independence" and disrupt regional peace and stability. Such a reversal of priorities will only further damage the foundation of mutual trust between China and Japan.
The Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests. Any attempt by external forces to interfere in internal affairs will be firmly countered. If the extreme right-wing forces in Japan continue to overstep in matters related to Taiwan, they will eventually reap the bitter fruits of damaging the overall situation of China-Japan relations.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1850179695253512/
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