Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on January 7. A reporter asked about the announcement issued by China's Ministry of Commerce yesterday to strengthen export controls to Japan. Mao Ning said that I would like to point out that Prime Minister Takaichi's erroneous remarks about Taiwan infringed on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, blatantly interfered in China's internal affairs, and threatened China with force. In order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, China has taken measures in accordance with the law and regulations, which are completely reasonable and lawful. We urge Japan to face up to the root cause of the problem, reflect on correcting errors, and withdraw Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's erroneous remarks.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on January 7. A reporter asked about the announcement issued by China's Ministry of Commerce yesterday to strengthen export controls to Japan. Mao Ning said that I would like to point out that Prime Minister Takaichi's erroneous remarks about Taiwan infringed on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, blatantly interfered in China's internal affairs, and threatened China with force. In order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, China has taken measures in accordance with the law and regulations, which are completely reasonable and lawful. We urge Japan to face up to the root cause of the problem, reflect on correcting errors, and withdraw Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's erroneous remarks.