BEIJING, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — The blatant Taiwan-related remarks made lately by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are basically undermining the political basis of China-Japan relations and inflicting a extreme unfavourable impression on China-Japan financial and commerce exchanges and cooperation, in accordance with China’s Ministry of Commerce.
China urges the Japanese aspect to take a accountable angle towards historical past and China-Japan relations, withdraw its wrongful remarks and actions, earnestly fulfill its commitments to China, and create a good surroundings for financial and commerce cooperation between the 2 international locations, He Yongqian, a commerce ministry spokesperson, stated at an everyday press briefing on Thursday.
“If Japan persists in its own way and continues to go further down the wrong path, China will resolutely take necessary measures and all consequences will be borne by Japan,” the spokesperson stated in response to a media question over the Japanese prime minister’s current remarks relating to Taiwan, which have drawn an enormous public backlash among the many Chinese folks.
Regarding one other query on media experiences alleging the Chinese authorities has knowledgeable Japan that it might droop imports of Japanese aquatic merchandise, the spokesperson stated she presently “has no information to provide,” however harassed that Takaichi’s wrongful remarks have drawn sturdy public outrage in China.
“Japan cannot expect to damage Chinese sentiment while seeking benefits at the same time. This is not the right way to deal with China,” she stated, urging Japan to instantly appropriate its wrongdoings.
Takaichi’s blatant suggestion of attainable army involvement within the Taiwan Strait have drawn world criticism for reviving militarism and threatening regional stability.