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China Urges Japan to Reflect on History and Reinforce Relationship

Strategic Insights

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China has called on Japan to reflect on its past and take concrete actions to improve their relationship, following reports of a canceled visit by China's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to Japan. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson emphasized the need for Japan to uphold the one-China principle and abide by the four political documents between the two countries. The visit of the head of Taiwan's foreign affairs authorities to Japan has also been seen as a challenge to China's sovereignty.

Key Takeaways:

  • China has urged Japan to have a profound reflection on history and learn from past mistakes, particularly on the Taiwan question.
  • China wants Japan to refrain from harming China's sovereignty in any form and avoid sending wrong messages to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.
  • Japan's decision to allow the head of Taiwan's foreign affairs authorities to visit the country has been seen as a serious violation of basic norms governing international relations and the principles in the four political documents between China and Japan.
  • China holds an open attitude toward maintaining engagement at various levels with Japan, but expects concrete actions from Japan to improve their relationship.
  • The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stressed the need for Japan to uphold the one-China principle and abide by the four political documents between China and Japan.
  • Japan's commitment to comprehensively advancing the China-Japan strategic relationship of mutual benefit is being questioned by China.

Statistics:

  • The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson emphasized the importance of the four political documents between China and Japan, but did not provide specific details on the documents.
  • No specific date was mentioned for the planned visit to Japan by China's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Han Jun, which was canceled.
  • The spokesperson did not provide any further information on the number of times Japan has allowed the head of Taiwan's foreign affairs authorities to visit the country.

Sources:

  • "China Urges Japan to Reflect on Past, Improve Relationship" from China Internet Information Center - http://www.china.org.cn/2025-08/15/content_118026681.shtml

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