China has urged Japan to correct its strategic perception of China and stop instigating and creating bloc confrontation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
Lin made the remarks in response to a media query regarding the Japanese government's 2025 Diplomatic Bluebook, which was released earlier Tuesday. The bluebook categorizes China-Japan ties as one of the country's most important bilateral relationships, while simultaneously labeling China as the biggest strategic challenge.
"We have taken note of the relevant situation. The latest edition of Japan's diplomatic bluebook follows its cliché of accusations and smears against China, plays up the so-called 'China threat' and unreasonably interfere in China's internal affairs. China firmly opposes such claims. China and Japan are each other's important neighbors. A healthy and stable bilateral relationship serves the common interests of the two countries and peoples. We urge Japan to observe the principles set out in the four China-Japan political documents, correct its strategic perception of China, stop instigating and creating bloc confrontation, and translate its words into concrete actions on comprehensively advancing the strategic relationship of mutual benefit, and on building a constructive and stable China-Japan relationship fit for the new era," said Lin.
Japan should correct perception of China, stop instigating bloc confrontation: spokesman
Japan should correct perception of China, stop instigating bloc confrontation: spokesman
