Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

In response to a question from a Japanese media outlet stating that the Japanese Consul General in Chongqing left office last month and the position has been vacant for more than a month, with some believing this is because China has not yet agreed to Japan's appointment of a new Consul General, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded, "China is handling the relevant matter in accordance with procedures."

Global Times