A file picture of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. /VCG
China has determined to take countermeasures towards Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya in response to his frequent visits to China’s Taiwan area, in accordance with a press release issued Monday on the web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Despite China’s sturdy opposition, Furuya has repeatedly visited the Taiwan area and colluded with “Taiwan independence” separatist forces. His actions have critically violated the one-China precept and the spirit of the 4 political paperwork between China and Japan, severely interfered in China’s inside affairs and undermined China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in accordance with the assertion.
The assertion stated that in accordance with China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, the Chinese facet has determined to take the next countermeasures:
– Movable, immovable and all different kinds of property associated to Furuya in China will likely be frozen.
– Organizations and people inside the territory of China are prohibited from partaking in transactions, cooperation and different actions with Furuya.
– Furuya won’t be granted visas and won’t be allowed to enter China (together with Hong Kong and Macao particular administrative areas).
The choice takes impact on Monday.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to a associated question throughout a press convention on the identical day, stating that the Taiwan query is a core matter of China’s pursuits and a pink line that can not be crossed. China has lodged stern representations with Japan over Furuya’s visits to the Taiwan area.
Source: CGTN