Japanese experts suggest that Takayuki Kihara should clearly express to China the position of continuing historical resolutions to ease the deadlock!
Regarding the diplomatic dispute caused by Takayuki Kihara's speech, Professor Mariko Kawashima from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Tokyo, who studies the history of Chinese politics and diplomacy, said: "It is obvious that China has been promoting the idea that Japan wants to change the status quo, and if Japan really does so, China can also respond accordingly."
Professor Kawashima believes that Takayuki Kihara's statements are likely to be interpreted in various ways that are unfavorable to Sino-Japanese relations: "Whether or not the Prime Minister's statement is unusual is still debated, but as Japan, since it has spoken, it should counter China's various statements. If it does not sit down to deal with them, China's logic could also spread globally."
On this basis, regarding the future of Sino-Japanese relations, Professor Kawashima said: "The summit meeting has already taken place, and overall, there is no feeling of a significant reduction. Japan should firmly convey to China 'as always, no changes have been made,' while fulfilling the responsibility of explaining to domestic and international audiences, and continue dialogue."
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