180 people in Japan high levelEconomyAfter the delegation returned to China, Japan** adopted export control measures against China and sent ships to forcibly enterDiaoyu Islands。Japan hopes that China will relax restrictions on Japanese aquatic products, but China still insists on its position and asks Japan to deal with the historical issues and the Fukushima nuclear sewage discharge issue first. Unhappy with China's refusal, Japan is considering tightening export controls on countries such as China and Russia to prevent its own parts from being usedMilitaryObjective. The move is seen as in line with the containment strategy of the United States and Western countries against China. At the same time, official Japanese ships entered illegallyDiaoyu Islandsterritorial waters, but ChinaCoast GuardTake prompt action to drive them away.
This series of actions shows that Japan is trying to passEconomyand territorial issues to pressure China to make concessions. However, Japan's anxiety is more reflectedEconomyAspect. As China stopped importing seafood from Japan, Japanese seafood companies suffered huge losses. Customs data shows that in 2023, the total value of aquatic products imported by China from Japan is only 2$9.9 billion, down 40% from the same period last year. In fact, as early as October last year, China had completely stopped importing aquatic products from Japan, which means that in the past four months, Japan has gained nothing in the Chinese seafood market. As Japan's largest exporter of marine products, China's resolute attitude has caused Japan's fishery industry to feel the severe cold.
Regarding this matter, China*** also made it clear that the Chinese side took emergency measures to safeguard itFood safetyand citizen health. Japan should reflect and review as the perpetrator and adopt the right attitude to stop the discharge of nuclear wastewater. Only in this way will China and Japan have a chance to negotiate.
Japan has taken China in successionEconomysanctions and provocative actions in an attempt to force China inEconomyand concessions on territorial issues. However, China** has always maintained a firm stance and is unwilling to compromise on Japan's demands. For Japan High LevelEconomyDuring the delegation's visit, China made it clear that Japan needs to resolve the historical issues and the issue of the Fukushima nuclear wastewater discharge before there is a basis for negotiations.
In response to Japan's export control measures, China once again stated that this is for maintenanceFood safetyand citizen health. Japan's resolute stance has made Japan anxious, especially in the field of fisheries, and the cessation of imports from China, which is a major export market for Japanese aquatic products, is a huge blow to Japan. According to statistics, the total value of aquatic products imported by China from Japan in 2023 is only 2$9.9 billion, down 40% from the same period last year. Since October last year, China has completely stopped importing aquatic products from Japan, causing heavy losses to Japanese fishery companies. This situation shows that China is very interested in protecting itselfFood safetyand the unshakable determination of the health of citizens.
At the same time, Japan also tookDiaoyu Islandsprovocative actions on the issue. A number of official Japanese patrol vessels as well as oneFishing boatsTrespassingDiaoyu Islandsmaritime areas, trying to challenge China on territorial issues. However, ChinaCoast GuardTimely containment measures were taken to drive the vessels away. China has already achieved itDiaoyu IslandsRegular patrols and law enforcement in the sea area will take decisive measures to drive away any territorial violations.
A series of actions by the Japanese side are undoubtedly rightSino-Japanese relationshad a negative impact. Either wayEconomySanctions stillDiaoyu IslandsThe provocative acts on this issue have further aggravated the tension between China and Japan. China's firm stance and resolute actions have shown the outside world an image of a strong and resolute China, and also shown that China will not be swayed by any external pressure.
However, in the current situation,Sino-Japanese relationsThe outlook remains challenging. Japan continuesEconomySanctions and territorial provocations have intensified the antagonism between the two countries. China is committed to safeguarding its national interests and sovereignty and will inevitably respond to Japan's actions. Therefore, how to properly handle the contradictions and differences between China and Japan and how to resolve them through dialogue and consultation are important issues that need to be resolved at present.
At the same time, we cannot ignore the common interests and potential for cooperation between China and Japan. China and Japan are the two most important in AsiaEconomyCooperation between major countries is of great significance to the stability and prosperity of the region. Therefore, China and Japan should focus on long-term strategic interests and actively seek ways to solve the problem and promote itSino-Japanese relationsTowards a positive and healthy direction.
In short, the Chinese side is very interested in JapanEconomySanctions and territorial provocations maintained a firm position. Sino-Japanese relationsDevelopment is inseparable from mutual understanding, mutual trust and cooperation between the two sides. It is hoped that in the future, China and Japan will adopt an open and inclusive attitude, adhere to the principle of peaceful development, strengthen communication and coordination, and work together to promote itSino-Japanese relationsTake it to the next level.