After China refused to compromise, Japan adopted a series of restrictive measures against China on economic and territorial issues. First of all, Japan sent a high-level delegation of 180 people to visit China, hoping that China would relax restrictions on Japanese aquatic products. However, the Chinese side has stressed the need to first resolve the historical issues and the issue of the Fukushima nuclear wastewater. In this regard, the Japanese side seems to be annoyed and angry, and immediately introduced export control measures to China and sent ships to break into ChinaDiaoyu IslandsSea area. This article will focus on Japan's requirements for China, the latest control measures, and the impact on ChinaDiaoyu Islandsand the intentions behind it.
Japan's demands are mainly focused on the relaxation of restrictions on Japanese aquatic products. However, China has taken a very tough stance in the face of Japan's demand, insisting that Japan should first deal with historical issues and environmental issues such as the Fukushima nuclear sewage discharge. This stance further angered the Japanese side, and the Nihon Keizai Shimbun even reported that Japan is considering tightening export controls on countries such as China and Russia to prevent its own parts from being usedMilitaryObjective. Some observers believe that this approach echoes the containment strategy of the United States and Western countries against China.
In order to put pressure on China, Japan has recently launched a series of targetsChina and Russiaand other countries' latest control measures. These measures are aimed at preventing parts produced in Japan from being usedMilitaryObjective. In addition, Japan has also strengthened its ties in the economic and ** fieldsChina and Russiaexport controls. This practice not only affected China's imports, but also caused significant damage to Japan's own economy. In particular, China's decision to be a major exporter of Japanese seafood products has had a huge impact on Japanese fishery companies.
In addition to imposing restrictions on China in the economic sphere, Japan has also broken in by sending patrol vessels and fishing boatsDiaoyu IslandsProvocative actions were carried out in the sea area. However, China has already implemented regular patrols and enforcement in the area, and has taken measures to protect its sovereignty. Such behavior further highlights Japan's hegemony and unreasonableness on the territorial issue.
China's restrictive measures on Japanese aquatic products are out of responseFood safetyand the maintenance of the health of citizens. According toChina CustomsAccording to statistics from the General Administration of Administration, China has stopped importing aquatic products from Japan since October last year, and the total value of China's imports of aquatic products from Japan has decreased by 40% in 2023 alone. This is undoubtedly the arrival of a cold winter for Japanese fishery companies. However, if Japan can examine and reflect as the perpetrator, adopt the right attitude, and stop the discharge of nuclear wastewater, there will still be an opportunity for negotiations between China and Japan.
Overall, Japan has taken a series of restrictive measures and provocative actions against China on economic and territorial issues. However, China responded with a firm attitude, causing substantial losses to Japan by suspending imports of Japanese seafood and other measures. From China's point of view, Japan cannot ask other countries to relax restrictions on its aquatic products due to historical issues and the discharge of nuclear sewage from Fukushima. What is most needed for the development of Sino-Japanese relations is for Japan to reflect on its past mistakes and adopt a correct attitude, rather than exerting pressure through restrictions and provocations. Only on the basis of mutual respect and equal treatment can China and Japan achieve true cooperation and win-win results.