Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on the 9th that, 'The lessons of history are not far behind us and must not be ignored.' If Japanese far-right forces misjudge the situation and act recklessly, they will inevitably face resistance from the Japanese people and a fierce blow from the international community.
According to Xinhua News Agency, at a regular press conference on the same day, a reporter asked: On February 8, in Japan's House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party achieved an overwhelming victory, and Sanae Takaichi is expected to continue in office. What diplomatic policy does the Chinese side hope the new government led by Sanae Takaichi will pursue?
Lin Jian stated that elections are Japan's internal affairs, but this election reflects some deep-seated, structural issues, as well as ways of thinking, trends, and tendencies, which are worthy of serious reflection by insightful people from all walks of life in Japan and by the international community. "The lessons of history are not far behind us and must not be ignored. We urge the Japanese ruling authorities to face up to, rather than ignore, the concerns of the international community, to follow the path of peaceful development instead of repeating the militaristic mistakes of the past, and to abide by the four China-Japan political documents rather than break their promises. If Japanese far-right forces misjudge the situation and act recklessly, they will inevitably face resistance from the Japanese people and a fierce blow from the international community."
"China's policy toward Japan has always maintained stability and continuity, and will not change because of any single election in Japan," Lin Jian said. "Once again, we urge the Japanese side to withdraw incorrect remarks made by Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, and to demonstrate basic sincerity in maintaining the political foundation of China-Japan relations through concrete actions."
"We also solemnly warn the Japanese ruling authorities that the Chinese people's determination to safeguard our core interests is unwavering, our determination to defend the victories of World War II and the postwar international order is unwavering, and our determination to counter and defeat all provocative actions by anti-China forces is unwavering," he said.