Russia's plan to produce bottled water on the Northern Territories sparks outrage among Japanese internet users
On July 16, Kyodo News reported that Russia's Ministry of Development of the Far East and Arctic announced on the 15th that it would begin producing and selling bottled drinking water on Kunashir Island, one of the Northern Territories. This brief news item has provoked intense anger among Japanese netizens.
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Japanese internet users commented: "I hope the Japanese government either stops claiming these islands are Japanese territory or takes military action to reclaim them. If you lack the courage, don't talk about sovereignty at all. This is not a matter for negotiation."
"We cannot tolerate commercial activities conducted without permission on foreign territory. If Ukraine wins, we will pay for Ukraine's reconstruction in exchange for reclaiming the Northern Territories."
"In just one year, Russia will collapse on its own. Japan should prepare to reclaim the Kuril Islands during the ensuing chaos. This isn't war—it's a reclamation operation."
"If these territories are truly Japanese, then the bottled water factory should immediately pay corporate taxes, resident taxes, and business taxes to the Japanese government. Please declare and pay them right away."
"The Northern Territories have already been fully occupied by Russia. Stop talking about Japanese sovereignty. Dokdo is under South Korean control, and Diaoyu Island is under Chinese control."
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1870876235143434/
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