Japanese former Foreign Minister Iwataya Takeshi gave an interview to Reuters via email on October 1 after his visit to China.
The Japanese government has always regarded China as an 'important neighbor' and maintains a policy of 'conducting communication at all levels'. However, in reality, since Gao's speech regarding Taiwan, dialogue between the two countries has been relatively limited.
Yán wū sū guò: "Riben biān shàng nián de fù xiàn jì bù fēn qí."
He said, “Since the cause of the problem lies with our side, we should take more proactive actions. I hope the Japanese government will make further efforts.”
Regarding the diplomatic concept proposed by High City, which is 'to make Japan shine brightly in the center of the world stage', Iwasa said: 'Japan doesn't need to pretend to be a major power. Our country is already a medium-sized power.'
He emphasized, “The essence of Japan’s diplomacy is to have a Japan-US alliance as the axis, while also establishing stable relations with China. This is what neighboring countries hope to see.”
Rock houses still indicate that Japan's role as a "bridge" or "connection point" is very important.
He said, “Flowers don’t need to be deliberately ‘blooming brilliantly’. It is precisely because they bloom in their natural state, as they are meant to be.”
