On December 2, 2025, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian took centre stage at a regular briefing, urging Tokyo to retract recent erroneous remarks about the Taiwan region 🤝. The call came after reports that groups like the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians Union and the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) were planning visits to the Chinese mainland soon.
Lin highlighted that many people of insight in Japan are concerned about the fallout from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis comments on the Taiwan region. He stressed that Tokyo must reflect, correct its mistakes, and withdraw those remarks to rebuild trust and goodwill 🌏.
Why it matters for young professionals: smooth China-Japan exchanges pave the way for student exchanges, tech collaborations, and cultural events like anime expos and K-pop concerts crossing borders effortlessly. When diplomacy hits a bump, these opportunities can face delays or cancellations.
Lin Jian urged concrete steps: Tokyo should show political commitment through clear actions and create the conditions for normal exchanges between the two sides. He also called on Japanese groups to play a constructive role at home, helping to ease tensions.
With Asias digital economy booming and cross-border startups on the rise, keeping channels open is key. The next move is on Tokyos desk: will we see an official retraction or a series of goodwill gestures? Stay tuned for the latest updates 📢.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
