Chinese Ambassador to Japan warns against linking Taiwan crisis with Japan’s security

The Asahi Shimbun reported on the 29th that Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Zhanghao kept Japan in check by saying, “It is extremely harmful, and the Japanese people will be dragged into the fire” when it comes to linking the Taiwan crisis with Japan’s security. Reported.

Ambassador Woo, who took office last month, held a press conference at the Japan Press Club in Tokyo the day before and gave a speech all in Japanese.

He described current Sino-Japanese relations as “at a critical crossroads” as they face the most complex situation since the establishment of diplomatic ties. He said that the pressure and blockade of the United States were a factor, and said, “I hope that Japan will have strategic autonomy and promote the stable development of bilateral relations.”

During the conference, what he raised his voice saying, “I want to emphasize” was the Taiwan issue, which is China’s core interest. Ambassador Woo said, “(Taiwan issue) is a red line that should not be crossed, and no outside force has the right to interfere.”

According to NHK, regarding the recent announcement of a joint statement strongly opposing the unilateral attempt to change the status quo through China’s power at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, “The contents about China do not fit the facts and are unfair and unfair.” “Ambassador Wu protested.

“The G7 is becoming a tool for a small number of advanced countries to interfere in world tasks and oppress certain countries,” he said.

Ambassador Woo said, “The nuclear-free world proposed by Japan is in line with China’s claim,” and asked the U.S. to make a clear commitment to non-use by all nuclear powers.

In addition, he said that economic ties are essential for the development of Sino-Japanese relations, and restrained the progress of export regulations of semiconductor manufacturing equipment with China in mind. When asked about the impact of the arrest of Japanese nationals in China, he argued that it should be separated from people-to-people exchanges as an issue in which China’s sovereignty is being violated.

Regarding the arrest of a Japanese man from a large pharmaceutical company by Chinese authorities last month, Ambassador Wu said, “It is an espionage case related to China’s national security, and the fact is very certain.” No,” he said.

On the other hand, he picked Japanese animation films that have recently become hits in China, such as ‘Slam Dunk’ and ‘Suzume’s Door Lock’, and said, “I am sure that young people from both countries can be good partners.”

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