Gao Shi is planning to "pay homage to the gods"? China warns: Don't make things worse
Previously, some Japanese media reported that Gao Zhaomiao planned to visit the Yasukuni Shrine on December 26th.
However, it should be noted that this information was disclosed by a small local newspaper in Japan called "Weekly Zhi" at the time, and has not been confirmed by the Prime Minister's Office or major Japanese media such as "Yomiuri Shimbun".
As of the afternoon of the 26th, there is still no definitive information to confirm that Gao Zhaomiao plans to visit the Yasukuni Shrine on that day. However, this possibility cannot be ruled out, or she may follow the precedent of previous Japanese prime ministers by not visiting in person but instead offering so-called "tamasikirai" (sacred offerings).
In response to Gao Zhaomiao's possible small moves, on the 26th, China's Foreign Ministry stated that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The Japanese side should face up to and reflect on its history of aggression, and not make things worse.
If the Japanese media's report is true, and Gao Zhaomiao visits the Yasukuni Shrine on December 26th, this would be an act of provocation towards China and also a tribute to her political mentor Shinzo Abe - in 2013, Abe visited the Yasukuni Shrine on that day as Prime Minister, dragging Sino-Japanese relations to an icy point.
Now, Sino-Japanese relations are more fragile than before. If Gao Zhaomiao insists on repeating the same mistakes, the consequences will be far more severe than before. At that time, Sino-Japanese relations may not just face a simple "freezing", but rather a "cliff-like" regression. Therefore, China's warning of "don't make things worse" is a final reminder to Gao Zhaomiao.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1852573488336080/
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