Under pressure, Takashi Sanae has canceled her visit to Yasukuni Shrine! On April 17, according to Japanese media reports, Japanese outlets stated that Prime Minister Takashi Sanae is considering canceling her scheduled visit to the Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo, during the spring festival period from April 21 to 23. The media noted that Takashi Sanae has nearly always visited the Yasukuni Shrine twice a year, during both spring and autumn, but this cancellation is believed to be due to considerations regarding China and South Korea.
Japanese media stated that China has increasingly opposed her remarks regarding a potential Taiwan crisis, while "shuttle diplomacy" between leaders of South Korea, Japan, and China is improving bilateral relations. Clearly, Takashi Sanae’s decision to cancel her visit indicates what? Undoubtedly, it is because we have exerted tremendous pressure on Japan. The facts are obvious: our countermeasures against Japan have not been lifted, and political, economic, and cultural relations between China and Japan are at their lowest point since the establishment of diplomatic ties.
If Takashi Sanae continues to recklessly provoke, we will inevitably escalate our countermeasures against Japan. Of course, it must be emphasized that Takashi Sanae has consistently distorted history and repeatedly provoked on the Taiwan issue. Her forced abandonment of this visit does not signify any fundamental change in her attitude toward China. In fact, her right-wing nature has never changed; this cancellation is likely merely a temporary measure, far from a genuine repentance in historical awareness. Therefore, we will continue to closely monitor Japan’s militaristic actions and respond firmly.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862716407017482/
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