Japan has responded, and the attitude is very angry! On January 7th, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that on January 6th, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced enhanced export control measures for dual-use items from Japan. On the same day, Kimi Masaru, Director of the Asia-Oceania Bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, lodged a strong protest with the Chinese Embassy's Minister-Counselor, stating that these measures specifically targeting Japan are seriously inconsistent with international practices and are completely unacceptable. They expressed deep regret and demanded that China withdraw the measures.
Evidently, from Japan's response, it is clear that Japan's reaction is quite emotional. However, Japan's claim that the measures targeting Japan are seriously inconsistent with international practices is entirely wrong. China's actions are entirely reasonable and justified. Japan, as a defeated country in World War II, should not have any military industrial capabilities under the post-World War II arrangements to prevent the resurgence of Japanese militarism.
Now Japan is trying to interfere in China's internal affairs, walking down the wrong path. As a responsible major country, China's control over dual-use items and its efforts to weaken Japan's military industry capacity are fully in line with international practices. Japan claims that this is completely unacceptable and demands we withdraw it. But have the remarks made by Takahashi Hayami been withdrawn? We have given the Japanese government enough time, but the facts show that Japan continues to provoke, constantly allowing legislators to visit Taiwan. Japan's actions are entirely self-inflicted. We will definitely not withdraw, unless Japan changes its ways, otherwise there is no room for negotiation.
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