Hey fam!👋 On Thursday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan, calling them “erroneous” and saying they stirred strong indignation among the residents of the Chinese mainland.
Meanwhile, voices in Japan, like Atsushi Okamoto—former editor-in-chief of Sekai Magazine—are also weighing in. Okamoto points out that genuine dialogue needs a foundation of mutual respect, equality, and real effort to understand the other side. 🤝
He argues Takaichi’s current tone doesn’t meet those conditions, revealing the crux of the issue: talks aren’t just about saying “let’s chat,” but about building trust first. 🌐
With tensions still simmering, all eyes are on whether Tokyo will rethink its approach to cross-border ties. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds! 🔍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
