GEOPOLITICS | China Urges Japan to Uphold Bilateral Agreements Following Election

On February 23, Jin10 reported that the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement addressing questions about Japan's recent political developments. According to Jin10, a journalist inquired about the election of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leader, Sanae Takaichi, as the country's 105th Prime Minister. The Ministry's spokesperson, Lin Jian, emphasized that the election is an internal matter for Japan. Lin Jian reiterated China's call for Japan to reflect on past actions and adhere to the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, as well as its own commitments. He urged Japan to demonstrate sincerity in maintaining the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations through concrete actions.