At the regular press briefing on December 2, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Japan to retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on the Taiwan region and to take concrete steps to restore normal exchanges between the two nations.
Answering a question from a TV Asahi reporter, Lin noted reports that several Japanese organizations—including the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ Union and the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)—have expressed willingness to visit the Chinese mainland soon. “We have noted the reports,” he said. “We also note that many people of insight in Japan are deeply concerned about the negative impact and serious consequences caused by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s erroneous remarks on the Taiwan region.”
Lin urged the Japanese side to reflect on and correct its mistakes, withdraw those comments, and halt actions that undermine mutual goodwill between the Chinese and Japanese peoples. He stressed that Tokyo must demonstrate its political commitment through concrete steps and create the necessary conditions for normal China-Japan exchanges.
“We hope the relevant organizations in Japan will play a more constructive role domestically,” Lin added, underscoring the desire for dialogue and cooperation across diplomatic, economic, and cultural channels.
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