Ministry of Commerce: If Japan insists on going its own way, China will resolutely take necessary measures

Beijing, November 20 (Xinhua) -- Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, He Yong, stated on the 20th that if Japan persists in its own way and continues to go further down the wrong path, China will resolutely take necessary measures and bear all consequences.

At the regular press conference held by the Ministry of Commerce on the same day, some media asked if the recent erroneous remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Hayao Takashi regarding Taiwan have had a serious negative impact on Sino Japanese economic and trade exchanges and cooperation. What is the spokesperson's comment? Has China considered taking economic countermeasures against Japanese individuals or entities in accordance with the Anti Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws? He Yongqian made the above response to this.

He Yongqian said that recently, Japanese Prime Minister Hayao Takashi publicly made erroneous remarks related to Taiwan, fundamentally damaging the political foundation of Sino Japanese relations and bringing serious negative impacts to bilateral economic and trade exchanges and cooperation. China urges Japan to take a responsible attitude towards history and Sino Japanese relations, retract its erroneous words and actions, fulfill its commitments to China, and create a favorable environment for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

Another reporter asked, according to media reports, the Chinese government has notified Japan to suspend the import of aquatic products from Japan. Can the Ministry of Commerce confirm this news?

He Yongqian stated that there is currently no information that can be provided. But it should be emphasized that the erroneous remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Hayao Takashi regarding China have aroused strong public outrage among the Chinese people. The Japanese side cannot expect to harm emotions while seeking benefits, as this is not the correct way to deal with China. China urges Japan to immediately correct its erroneous practices.