Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian

Claiming to seek dialogue while busy engaging in confrontation is not dialogue that anyone would accept, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, when asked to comment on claims made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a day earlier that she is open to dialogue with China and that the two sides will continue to exchange views. 

Lin said China has elaborated its related solemn position on multiple occasions. Genuine dialogue should be built on respect for the other side and adherence to consensus. If the Japanese side truly wishes to develop a China-Japan strategic relationship of mutual benefit, the path is simple and clear: retract Takaichi's erroneous remarks related to Taiwan, abide by the four political documents between China and Japan and the political commitments made by the Japanese side, and demonstrate sincerity toward dialogue through concrete actions.

Global Times