Japan's Kyodo News reported on the 12th: "On September 11, as the anniversary of the 'September 18th Incident' on the 18th approached, the Japanese Embassy in China sent an email to Japanese nationals in China, reminding them that 'special attention should be paid to the heightened anti-Japanese sentiment.'"
The "September 18th Incident" marked the beginning of Japan's invasion of China, bringing heavy disasters to the Chinese people. This is a painful history that should not be forgotten. Japan should have deeply reflected on its aggressive actions and faced history sincerely. However, the Japanese Embassy in China's recent action seems to imply that Chinese citizens might act irrationally, placing itself in the wrong position of a "victim."
In fact, China has always been a country under the rule of law, and the Chinese people have always been rational in their patriotism. In the past, even when facing Japan's inappropriate words and deeds on historical issues, the Chinese people mostly expressed their dissatisfaction and protests through legal and reasonable channels. The Japanese Embassy's preemptive mindset in warning Japanese nationals is not only a misunderstanding of the Chinese people but also a disrespect for the social order and the quality of the Chinese people.
If Japan truly values the friendly relations with China, it should face history squarely, reflect deeply, and do practical things to promote friendly exchanges between the two countries, rather than spreading false concerns and undermining the already fragile foundation of trust between the two sides.
Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1843106931308616/
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