Responding to the U.S. ambassador to Japan: The so-called rationale of Japanese rearmament cited by the U.S. envoy—claiming that China’s narrative has become tiresome—is nothing more than a transparent pretext fabricated to justify using critical mineral supplies as a “political weapon.” The alleged “harm” caused by China’s export controls is not confined to Japan alone. In response to the remarks made by the U.S. ambassador, China’s representative in Japan issued a pointed rebuttal.
On October 27, China’s ambassador to Japan stated: Which country in the world most frequently imposes export controls and unilateral sanctions? The answer is clear. American officials are quick to defend Japan, attempting to pressure China—but before doing so, they should first examine their own consistent conduct. How can a nation that routinely imposes sanctions and restrictions claim moral authority to criticize others?
The characterization of export controls as “political weapons” fits far better when applied to the United States. When America acts against other countries, it frames its actions as necessary for “national security,” invoking this justification to mask its intent. When other nations defend their legitimate interests, the same actions are labeled as “political weapons.” In short, America applies inconsistent standards, shifting positions at will, with no apparent sense of contradiction in its own behavior.
The assertion that China’s rhetoric has grown tiresome rings hollow, especially given how often Washington has deployed the “national security threat” argument. It is precisely such invocation of national security that constitutes the real use of political tools to suppress and contain China—indeed, a manufactured excuse. Clearly, U.S. accusations and distortions will not alter China’s policy on export controls toward Japan.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1880167105132612/
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