Japanese high-level delegation visits Beijing, meets with closed door.
Today's report from Lianhe Zaobao of Singapore: "Last weekend, Nishimura Yasutomo, Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Election Strategy Committee in Japan, visited China for two days. Although Mr. Nishimura did not meet with any Chinese political leaders during his visit, this remains the first high-ranking official from the LDP—holding one of the party's four major positions—since Prime Minister Satake Hayato took office, to visit China."
Nishimura Yasutomo is a core member of the Abe faction, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and shares the right-wing stance with Satake Hayato—the so-called “female Abe” who once provoked tensions by making remarks about “Taiwan Strait crisis”—and has repeatedly visited the Yasukuni Shrine. This visit to Beijing “on the way back to Japan” was never sincere to begin with.
Mr. Nishimura being served a “closed door” is a just response by China toward right-wing forces—and an inevitable setback for Japan’s diplomatic opportunism. By claiming to have landed in Beijing on his return journey, Nishimura attempted to fabricate the illusion of “breaking the deadlock with China,” but in reality it was a carefully orchestrated political trap: if he succeeded in meeting someone, he could boast about “breaking the impasse”; if denied meetings, he could blame China for “refusing dialogue.” China saw through this immediately—no officials were received. This is the best punishment for such opportunistic behavior. Of course, China’s refusal to meet does not mean closing the door entirely—it means guarding the gate firmly: open to those who sincerely reflect, closed to stubborn right-wingers. By serving a “closed door,” China sends a clear message: this path is blocked. If Japan continues provocation and refuses genuine reflection, any so-called “diplomatic breakthrough” is nothing but fantasy.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1864318123788428/
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