What lies ahead for Xi Jinping’s third term? Examining the future of Japan-China relations from both sides, as reported in Tokyo Shimbun’s web publication.

In China, the National People’s Congress (National People’s Congress, equivalent to the National Assembly) ended on the 13th. With the Xi Jinping administration starting its third term in earnest, where is China headed, and what will happen to Japan-China relations? Think from the standpoint of both Japan and China.

A New Chapter of Peace and Friendship Yang Yu, Deputy Chief of Mission

The National People’s Congress ended successfully. At the conference, the blueprint presented at the Communist Party Congress last fall was put into practice, and a strong signal was sent out to promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese-style modernization. It will bring positive significance to the region and the world.

Quality development was an important topic. China has set an economic growth target of around 5% this year. Accelerate the construction of a new development framework, focus on improving scientific and technological innovation capabilities, building a modern industrial system, and green-shifting development patterns (environment-focused). We will unswervingly deepen reform and opening up, adhere to a high level of opening up, share development opportunities with countries around the world, and achieve mutual benefit. We always adhere to the people’s supremacy and take the people’s yearning for a better life as our greatest struggle.

We are currently experiencing a global upheaval unlike any in the last 100 years, and all nations need to work together to respond. China will always hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win, practice true multilateralism, uphold international fairness and justice, implement global development initiatives and global security initiatives, and build a community with a shared future for mankind. Supporting construction. As a responsible power, it plays a constructive role in seeking political solutions to high-profile issues such as the Ukraine crisis, and in resolving differences among Middle Eastern countries through dialogue and consultation.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the signing of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship. We hope that the two sides will return to the original intention of the treaty, reaffirm the spirit of the treaty, and adhere to the development of China-Japan lasting peaceful and friendly relations, joint opposition to hegemony and other obligations of the treaty. . In addition, on the basis of the important consensus of the leaders of the two countries on building China-Japan relations suitable for the new era, we will support the stability, improvement and development of China-Japan relations along the right track, and continue to promote peace, friendship and win-win cooperation. I want to write a chapter. (contribution)

Former Ambassador to China Yuji Miyamoto

Li Qiang（Rikyo）・The new prime minister showed a cautious view on achieving the economic growth target of around 5%. It must be the honest voice of the scene. Despite some optimism about China’s economy, the end of its high-growth period is facing severe challenges.

In addition, there is a contradiction between politics and economics.Mao Zedong（I’m ready）emphasizes politics and destroys the economy, and from that reflectionDeng Xiaoping（Toshohei）restrained politics for the sake of economic development. Deng’s antithesis, the Xi Jinping line, has unleashed politics and become an economic burden. In particular, in the second term of the Xi administration, we aim to create a legacy for entering the third term, promoting zero corona (strict epidemic prevention measures) and a hardline external policy.wolf warrior（Senro）It fueled nationalistic nationalism symbolized by diplomacy.

However, since the Communist Party Congress last autumn, the government has adjusted its course and entered a soft mode. Mr. Xi has continued to make remarks that focus on the private sector instead of focusing on the market economy.Although Mr. Xi’s distrust of the West is strong,Confrontation（Taiji）and the deterioration of the external environment will be a burden on the Chinese economy, which has developed in the global economy.

The visit to Taiwan by then Speaker of the US House of Representatives Pelosi last year heightened tensions, and both the US and China felt a considerable sense of crisis. Although relations with the United States have stalled due to the hot air balloon issue, it is likely that China will continue its dialogue route.

China is determined to prolong its confrontation with the United States as the Biden administration continues its course of suppressing China. Under such circumstances, Japan is trying to keep Japan on the Chinese side as much as possible. Last year’s revision of three security-related documents was also a meek response. There is the aspect that China has become stronger militarily and is not worried about it, but there may have been the idea that the anti-China campaign of the past would push Japan even further to the side of the United States.

Both Japan and China need a peaceful and stable international environment for their sustainable development. Preventing accidental clashes over Taiwan is probably the most important task not only for the United States and China, but also for Japan’s diplomacy. (Interviewer, Minoru Nakazawa)