Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (Reporter Xie Xiyao) Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on the 20th that if Japan insists on going its own way and continues to go further and further down the wrong path, China will resolutely take necessary measures and Japan will bear all consequences.
At a regular press conference held by the Ministry of Commerce that day, some media asked that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent wrong remarks related to Taiwan have had a serious negative impact on Sino-Japanese economic and trade exchanges and cooperation. What is the spokesperson’s comment? Will China consider taking economic countermeasures against relevant Japanese individuals or entities in accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China? He Yongqian responded to this.
He Yongqian said that recently, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae openly made wrong remarks related to Taiwan, which fundamentally damaged the political foundation of China-Japan relations and had a serious negative impact on the economic and trade exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. China urges Japan to adopt a responsible attitude toward history and China-Japan relations, retract its wrong words and deeds, earnestly fulfill its commitments to China, and create a good environment for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
A reporter also asked: Media reports stated that the Chinese government has notified Japan that it will suspend the import of aquatic products from Japan. Can the Ministry of Commerce confirm this news?
He Yongqian said that there is currently no information to provide. However, it should be emphasized that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s wrong remarks related to China have aroused strong public indignation among the Chinese people. Japan cannot expect to hurt feelings and seek benefits at the same time. This is not the correct way to deal with China. China urges Japan to immediately correct its wrong practices.
