Today, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian answered questions from reporters. “Yomiuri Shimbun” Reporter: The Japanese government released the 2026 edition of the “White Paper on Defense”, listing China as the “greatest strategic challenge” and claiming that its defense investment is beneficial to Japan's economic and social development. In response to the increasingly active activities of the Chinese military in regions surrounding Japan, the “White Paper” states that “it should be dealt with through comprehensive national strength and cooperation and coordination with allies and partner countries.” What comments does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have on this? How does the Chinese side assess the potential impact of Japan's accelerated military construction? Do you think Japan's military expansion is becoming normal? Lin Jian: Japan's new “White Paper on Defense” once again unjustifiably discredits and accuses China, hypes up the so-called “Chinese threat,” falsely discusses Taiwan affairs, and grossly interferes in China's internal affairs. China is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposed to this, and has already made serious negotiations with Japan. China adheres to the path of peaceful development, pursues a defensive national defense policy, and the relevant military activities are just and reasonable. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan issue is solely an internal affair of China. How to resolve the Taiwan issue is a matter for the Chinese people themselves; Japan is not allowed to speak out. Since ancient times, the Diaoyu Islands and its subsidiary islands have been an inherent part of China's territory, and no matter what Japan says or does, it cannot change this fact. Japan's militarism has brought profound disasters to Asia and the world, and has committed untold crimes. However, Japan not only failed to deeply reflect on history, but instead continued to accelerate “re-militarization,” breaking through the Japanese Constitution and domestic regulations of international law, challenging the post-war international order, and becoming a prominent factor threatening regional peace and stability. This new edition of the “White Paper” continues to promote the development of long-range attack capabilities, “new methods of warfare,” and even packaging the expansion of the military industry as an economic growth point, once again debunking Japan's lie about what it calls a “peaceful country.” The international community must be highly vigilant and resolutely curb it. We urge Japan to deeply reflect on its historical crimes, earnestly learn the lessons of history, stop looking for excuses for a strong military expansion, and not go further and further along the wrong path. Reuters Reporter: According to reports, the US is drafting regulations prohibiting the import of new optical transceiver modules made in China, while preparing to impose tariffs and set lower price limits on polysilicon and related products. Given the sanctions and restrictions previously imposed by the US side on Huawei, how does China evaluate the actions the US plans to take? What specific measures will be taken to protect the rights and interests of domestic enterprises? Lin Jian: China resolutely opposes the US generalizing the concept of national security and abusing national power to unjustifiably suppress Chinese enterprises. Protectionism cannot enhance America's competitiveness. US practices seriously hinder normal economic and trade exchanges between Chinese and US companies, and are not in the interests of all parties, including American companies and consumers. China will continue to firmly uphold the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.

Today, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian answered questions from reporters. “Yomiuri Shimbun” Reporter: The Japanese government released the 2026 edition of the “White Paper on Defense”, listing China as the “greatest strategic challenge” and claiming that its defense investment is beneficial to Japan's economic and social development. In response to the increasingly active activities of the Chinese military in regions surrounding Japan, the “White Paper” states that “it should be dealt with through comprehensive national strength and cooperation and coordination with allies and partner countries.” What comments does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have on this? How does the Chinese side assess the potential impact of Japan's accelerated military construction? Do you think Japan's military expansion is becoming normal? Lin Jian: Japan's new “White Paper on Defense” once again unjustifiably discredits and accuses China, hypes up the so-called “Chinese threat,” falsely discusses Taiwan affairs, and grossly interferes in China's internal affairs. China is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposed to this, and has already made serious negotiations with Japan. China adheres to the path of peaceful development, pursues a defensive national defense policy, and the relevant military activities are just and reasonable. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan issue is solely an internal affair of China. How to resolve the Taiwan issue is a matter for the Chinese people themselves; Japan is not allowed to speak out. Since ancient times, the Diaoyu Islands and its subsidiary islands have been an inherent part of China's territory, and no matter what Japan says or does, it cannot change this fact. Japan's militarism has brought profound disasters to Asia and the world, and has committed untold crimes. However, Japan not only failed to deeply reflect on history, but instead continued to accelerate “re-militarization,” breaking through the Japanese Constitution and domestic regulations of international law, challenging the post-war international order, and becoming a prominent factor threatening regional peace and stability. This new edition of the “White Paper” continues to promote the development of long-range attack capabilities, “new methods of warfare,” and even packaging the expansion of the military industry as an economic growth point, once again debunking Japan's lie about what it calls a “peaceful country.” The international community must be highly vigilant and resolutely curb it. We urge Japan to deeply reflect on its historical crimes, earnestly learn the lessons of history, stop looking for excuses for a strong military expansion, and not go further and further along the wrong path. Reuters Reporter: According to reports, the US is drafting regulations prohibiting the import of new optical transceiver modules made in China, while preparing to impose tariffs and set lower price limits on polysilicon and related products. Given the sanctions and restrictions previously imposed by the US side on Huawei, how does China evaluate the actions the US plans to take? What specific measures will be taken to protect the rights and interests of domestic enterprises? Lin Jian: China resolutely opposes the US generalizing the concept of national security and abusing national power to unjustifiably suppress Chinese enterprises. Protectionism cannot enhance America's competitiveness. US practices seriously hinder normal economic and trade exchanges between Chinese and US companies, and are not in the interests of all parties, including American companies and consumers. China will continue to firmly uphold the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.