February 10, 2026

If anyone just talks about the need for dialogue while keeping themselves busy stoking confrontation, then this so-called "dialogue" is apparently unacceptable, 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 countries will continue to exchange views. 

Lin said China has made clear its just position on this issue more than once, adding that true dialogue is built on the basis of respecting each other and honoring the agreements made. 

If the Japanese side truly wants to develop the strategic relationship of mutual benefit with China, what needs to do is simple and clear, that is, retract Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan, abide by the four political documents between China and Japan and its own political commitments, and take concrete actions to demonstrate its sincerity for dialogue, Lin said.

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