According to the People's Daily, on December 15, Gao Jiakun, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a regular press conference.

Today, the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision to take countermeasures against Shigeru Iwasaki, former Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. A reporter from Kyodo News asked about this, what did Iwasaki do that led China to impose sanctions?

Gao Jiakun pointed out that the Taiwan issue is the core of the core interests of China and is an inviolable red line. China firmly opposes Shigeru Iwasaki, former Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, from serving as a so-called political advisor to the Taiwan authorities. China has repeatedly made solemn representations to Japan on this matter and taken countermeasures against Iwasaki. Instead of reflecting on his mistakes, Iwasaki has gone even further, colluding with "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, repeatedly engaging in collusion and provocation, seriously violating the One-China Principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, seriously interfering in China's internal affairs, and seriously undermining China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Gao Jiakun stated that in response to Iwasaki's heinous acts, based on the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Countering Foreign Sanctions," the Chinese government issued a Ministry of Foreign Affairs order, announcing the countermeasures against him, punishing his collusion and provocation with "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.

Shigeru Iwasaki (IWASAKI Shigeru), male, born on February 3, 1953, Japanese nationality.

On the 15th, the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs published "The Decision on Taking Countermeasures Against Shigeru Iwasaki," which states that Shigeru Iwasaki, former Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, openly colluded with "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, seriously violating the One-China Principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, seriously interfering in China's internal affairs, and seriously damaging China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to Article 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 15 of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Countering Foreign Sanctions," the Chinese government has decided to take the following countermeasures against Shigeru Iwasaki:

First, freeze his movable property, immovable property, and other various assets within our country;

Second, prohibit organizations and individuals within our country from conducting transactions, cooperation, and other activities with him;

Third, refuse to issue visas to him and prohibit entry (including Hong Kong and Macao).

This decision shall come into effect on December 15, 2025.

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