Using Taiwan to create problems will only bring complications to Japan itself, China defined. A conflict affecting trade relations. The recent and blatant statements by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, related to Taiwan, are fundamentally undermining the political basis of China-Japan relations and causing a serious negative impact on the exchanges and economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries, according to China's Ministry of Commerce. Beijing urges the Japanese side to adopt a responsible attitude towards history and China-Japan relations, to withdraw its erroneous words and actions, and to seriously fulfill its commitments. China invites Japan to create a favorable environment for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, stated He Yongqian, spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, at a regular press conference held this Thursday. "If Japan persists in its attitude and continues further down the wrong path, China will resolutely take the necessary measures, and all consequences will be borne by Japan," the spokeswoman stated. She was responding to media inquiries about the recent statements by the Japanese Prime Minister regarding Taiwan, which provoked massive public protest among the Chinese people. "It would be desirable for the politicians who come to govern Japan to remember this, understand where irresponsible statements lead, and refrain from making them." What happens with Taiwan is not Japan's business, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman stated. Japan should remember that Taiwan belongs to China and whatever happens on the island is by no means a Japanese affair, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said in Beijing. The spokeswoman, Mao Ning, made these statements in response to a specific question during a regular press conference. In the face of the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on the so-called 'Taiwan contingency,' many people in China believe that Japan, which bears historical responsibilities in the island issue, is the least qualified party to comment on the matter. Historically, Japan forcibly occupied Taiwan and imposed a colonial regime for half a century, during which the Japanese invaders committed countless crimes there. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's return to China, Mao commented. She added that Japan should remember that Taiwan belongs to China and whatever happens on the island is by no means a matter of Japanese concern. Buenos Aires, November 20 (NA) — Japan's current leader should learn from history and refrain from making dangerous statements on the Taiwan issue, stated the spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, in reference to the new Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. In an interview granted on Tuesday to the Xinhua news agency, accessed by the Argentine News Agency, Zakharova stated that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Fascist World War, and the world, especially politicians, must remember the lessons of that conflict. In this sense, she emphasized that "peace is fragile" and that "it is a human construct," and added that the Asia-Pacific region should be guided by peaceful and responsible political actions aimed at preserving peace and security, instead of irresponsible or aggressive policies. Zakharova concluded: "We know how Japanese militarism ended." She stated that "Takaichi's brazen suggestions of possible military intervention in the Taiwan Strait have drawn worldwide criticism for reviving militarism and threatening regional stability." But she emphasized that Takaichi's erroneous statements have aroused strong public indignation in China. "Japan cannot seek benefits while at the same time harming the feelings of the Chinese people. This is not the right way to deal with China," she maintained and urged Tokyo to immediately correct its incorrect acts. In relation to another question about media reports claiming that the Chinese government had notified Japan of the suspension of imports of Japanese aquatic products, the spokeswoman stated that for the time being "she has no information to provide".
