The lessons of history are still fresh in memory and should not be left behind. We urge those running the Japanese government to take seriously rather than brush aside the concerns of the international community, follow the path of peaceful development rather than return to militarism, and abide by the four political documents between China and Japan rather than go back on commitments made. If Japan’s far-right forces miscalculate and act recklessly, they will be met by resistance from the Japanese people and serious backlash from the international community.
China’s policy on Japan has been stable and consistent, and will not change because of one election. We once again urge Japan to retract the erroneous remarks of Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan, and take concrete actions to demonstrate the necessary sincerity to uphold the political foundation of China-Japan relations. Our message is very clear: The Chinese people remain unwavering in our determination to safeguard the nation’s core interests, defend the outcomes of WWII victory and postwar international order, and fight back and thwart any form of provocation and reckless behavior of forces against China.
