This week, the Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, urged Japan to respect the one-China principle and avoid actions that blur established concepts around the Taiwan question.
According to media reports, several senior Japanese officials said recent Taiwan-related remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not change Tokyo’s existing position, and Japan has no intention of retracting them.
At a daily press briefing, Mao highlighted that the restoration of Taiwan to China was a result of victory in World War Two and an important part of the post-war international order. "No one has the right to change it," she said.
On the Taiwan question, she added, Japan should adhere to the one-China principle and abide by the principles enshrined in the four political documents between the Chinese mainland and Japan, rather than deliberately blur relevant concepts or attempt to reverse the course of history.
Mao also noted that if Japan’s stance truly remains unchanged, its leader should not associate the so-called "survival-threatening situation" with the Taiwan question. A mere statement of "position unchanged" cannot address the Chinese mainland’s concerns.
She urged the Japanese side to take these solemn demands seriously, retract the erroneous remarks, and translate commitments into real actions.
This diplomatic exchange underscores the sensitivity of cross-strait ties and the importance of clear communication between major powers to maintain regional stability.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
