Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

Regarding China's decision to impose countermeasures on Japanese House of Representatives member Keiji Furuya, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said that the Taiwan question is the core of China's core interests and an insurmountable red line. China has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese side over Furuya's visit to China's Taiwan region. After Japanese leaders made erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan island, China has repeatedly made clear its solemn position. However, Furuya has shown no restraint, failing to stop or pull back and has persisted in colluding with "Taiwan independence" separatist forces to stir up trouble, seriously interfering in China's internal affairs and gravely infringing upon China's sovereignty and core interests, Mao said.

In response to Furuya's egregious actions, and in accordance with China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, China has issued a Foreign Ministry order to impose sanctions on Furuya as a warning to others. China will also, depending on the situation, take any other necessary punitive measures against him, Mao added.

Global Times