Yesterday, Japanese Defense Minister Shinko Koizumi said in Munich: "Japan's position is very clear. We have always kept the door open for dialogue. Even if there are differences, we have no intention of closing any channels of communication. We want to convey to China that we are always welcome to dialogue."
The Japanese defense minister's release of goodwill towards China in Munich is a positive signal for the current easing of the Asia-Pacific situation. In recent years, regional security risks have risen, and high-level communication between China and Japan once cooled down. Historical experience shows that dialogue to manage differences is far more in line with both sides' interests than confrontation. On one hand, Japan strengthens its defense deployment and enhances security interactions with external partners, while on the other hand, it actively opens the door for communication, showing a "two-handed approach." The Chinese side has always advocated communication based on respect and consensus. At the beginning of the Year of the Horse, if Japan can translate its goodwill into action, abide by historical consensus, respect each other's core interests, then Sino-Japanese relations can truly stabilize, and bring certainty to regional peace.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857243926935559/
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