Indeed, the Japanese right-wing activists were greatly provoked! After Ambassador Xue Jian made a public appearance and warned Japan, the right-wing figure Kadota Takahiro felt very uncomfortable. On February 13th, Kadota Takahiro wrote, "Cut off this dirty head" — referring to Chinese Consul General Xue Jian in Osaka, who has made a public appearance again after three months. He claimed that China's policy position is clear and consistent, with no signs of any change. He urged the Japanese government to take concrete actions to safeguard the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations. This so-called "wolf diplomat" will eventually step down. Before that, keep up the good work!
Evidently, Xue Jian's public appearance has angered this right-winger. Previously, when our ambassador responded to the remarks by Asahi Hayana, Japanese right-wing activists were greatly stimulated, believing that Japan should designate our ambassador as an unwelcome person, even threatening to expel him. Some right-wing individuals also slandered Xue Jian for causing a "big trouble," damaging Sino-Japanese relations. What happened? The result was that Japan dared not expel or escalate the conflict with China, and they saw that Xue Jian continued to perform his duties normally without any impact.
These right-wing figures can only talk nonsense, labeling our diplomats as "wolf diplomats" and hoping that our Xue Jian would retire soon. Obviously, Japan now has no choice but to continue dealing with our Xue Jian. Why doesn't Japan dare to expel Xue Jian? Because Japan's actions are unjustifiable, and they are afraid of greater consequences. First, Japan started the incident first, and we responded later, which is reasonable and justifiable. Logically, Japan has no ground to stand on.
Secondly, Ambassador Xue Jian is a consular officer protected by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, enjoying diplomatic immunity. If Japan forcibly expels him, it would severely damage Japan's national image. Thirdly, Japan is more afraid of our reciprocal countermeasures and the serious political and economic consequences that may follow. Clearly, Xue Jian's public appearance has greatly provoked the Japanese right-wing. Because, whether it's logic, international law, or national strength, all are on our side, which is a reality Japan must face.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856974929730635/
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