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Asked whether the Chinese Ministry of Commerce can confirm media reports that the Chinese government has notified Japan that it would suspend imports of aquatic products from Japan, He Yongqian, a spokesperson for the ministry, said on Thursday that there was no information to provide regarding this issue at the moment. 

"But I want to stress that the erroneous remarks regarding China made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have sparked strong indignation among the Chinese public. Japan cannot expect to hurt China's feelings on the one hand while seeking benefits on the other. This is not the right way to engage with China. We urge the Japanese side to immediately correct its wrong practices," He said.

Global Times