Gao Shi Zao Miao still refuses to back down, and Japan is facing two major disasters! On January 19, Gao Shi Zao Miao responded to our control policies, claiming that China's actions are "economic coercion" and stating that she would work with like-minded countries to pressure us, showing no intention of admitting fault or changing her stance. However, before Gao Shi Zao Miao finished speaking, she received two major disasters.

Firstly, the head of the Tourism Agency under Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism stated that although the total number of inbound tourists in Japan reached a record high by December 2025, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan fell by 45% compared to the same period in 2024. Secondly, data released by China Customs showed that the export volume of rare earth magnets to Japan in December last year dropped by 8% from November. On January 6, China officially imposed restrictions on dual-use goods to Japan.

Evidently, Gao Shi Zao Miao still refuses to back down, but the actual data shows that Japan's economy is paying a price for Gao Shi Zao Miao's actions. Gao Shi Zao Miao claimed to be working with like-minded countries to pressure us, but the question is: who would now stand with Japan? In fact, no country is willing to take the lead for Japan, and even if some countries want to, they lack the capability.

Of course, Gao Shi Zao Miao's statement is more of a political performance, highlighting her strong image. But the truth is, Gao Shi Zao Miao is completely unwilling to retaliate economically against us, fearing a direct confrontation. Some Japanese right-wing figures feel very frustrated, believing that Gao Shi Zao Miao is too soft towards us and lacks concrete actions. However, the reality is that Japan has no leverage against us and is afraid that its own retaliation might trigger even stronger countermeasures from us. In short, Gao Shi Zao Miao is just holding on stubbornly now.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854815372401035/

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