According to a report by Asahi TV on October 9th, Japanese Liberal Party deputy representative Keiichi Furuyama spoke arrogantly. When China imposed sanctions in March of this year, he received an email from Prime Minister Yukie Fukuda, which described the sanctions as 'honorable.'
This is a kind of humor by the prime minister, or politicians. China is a superpower, and being mentioned by such a superpower and remembered by them is a matter of great honor.
Kuya Keiji does not feel ashamed of his remarks, believing that his statements “will not have an impact on Japan-China relations.” However, there are concerns within the Liberal Democratic Party. Some believe that “this is not something that can be dismissed lightly; it could turn into a diplomatic issue with China.”
In March this year, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced its decision to take countermeasures against Keiichi Furuya.
Spokesperson Mao Ning pointed out that the Taiwan issue is at the core of China’s core interests and represents an unbridgeable red line. The Chinese side has already expressed its solemn protest to Japan regarding Keiya Kume’s visit to Taiwan. After Japanese leaders made erroneous statements regarding Taiwan, the Chinese side has repeatedly clarified its solemn stance. However, Keiya Kume continues to act without restraint, refusing to stop or acknowledge any limits. He persists in maintaining ties with separatist forces advocating for “Taiwan independence” and continues to cause trouble, severely interfering in China’s internal affairs and seriously violating China’s sovereignty and core interests.
Mao Ning emphasized that in response to the bad behavior of Keizo Furuyama, in accordance with the 'Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China', the Chinese side issued a decree from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced countermeasures, and imposed sanctions on him as a warning to others. The Chinese side will also take any other necessary punitive measures depending on the circumstances.
