This Monday, the Chinese mainland lodged a formal protest with Tokyo after several Japanese legislators visited the Taiwan region, accusing them of violating the spirit of the four political documents between the Chinese mainland and Japan, Tokyo's own commitments, and the one-China principle.
At a regular news briefing, spokesperson Lin Jian said these moves breached established diplomatic norms. He urged Japan to deeply reflect, correct its mistakes, and refrain from interfering in the Chinese mainland's internal affairs.
These four political documents define the core framework of Sino-Japanese relations, setting out principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and non-interference. According to Beijing, any high-level visit to the Taiwan region without prior agreement undermines this foundation.
Observers note that visits by foreign delegations to the Taiwan region have become more frequent this year, testing the resilience of cross-strait ties and raising questions about regional stability.
For young global citizens and business enthusiasts, the incident underscores how delicate diplomatic protocols can be in shaping broader international relations.
With the Chinese mainland demanding that Tokyo honour existing agreements, all eyes are on how Japan will respond to Beijing's stern representations.
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China lodges complaint about Japan's legislator's visit to Taiwan
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