Tokyo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Japanese government spokesperson says Tokyo has lodged a strong protest with the Chinese consul-general in Osaka for posting an “extremely inappropriate” remark on social media about the Japanese prime minister’s remark on a possible Taiwan emergency.
As reported by Reuters, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae expressed at a Diet session on Friday that a Taiwan contingency involving the use of military strength could be interpreted as an existential situation for Japan.
What did the Chinese diplomat say about Prime Minister Takaichi?
Chinese diplomat, Consul-General Xue Jian of the Chinese Consulate-General in Osaka, posted on X on Saturday that “the intruding dirty neck” must be cut off without a moment’s hesitation.
In the post, Xue shared a piece that referenced Takaichi’s remarks on how Japan could respond to a Chinese incursion on Taiwan.
“We have no choice but to cut off that dirty neck that has lunged at us without a moment’s hesitation,”
Xue Jian said in a post on X. “Are you ready?” Xue added in the post that was subsequently deleted.
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru told reporters on Monday that he is aware of the post. He stated that the purpose of the post is not clear, but the comment is extremely inappropriate for the head of a Chinese diplomatic mission.
Kihara mentioned that the Japanese government urged the Chinese side to quickly delete the post, and later confirmed that the post had been removed.
The spokesperson added that Tokyo knows the consul-general has made several inappropriate comments in the past. The government has made strong requests for an appropriate response from Beijing. Kihara stated that the Japanese government will ask the Chinese side for a clear explanation regarding the latest post.
Will Japan consider expelling the Chinese consul from Osaka?
Asked by a journalist whether Japan would expel the diplomat, Kihara said Xue had made “multiple inappropriate statements” and that Japan has made repeated representations to China to take proper action.
How did the U.S. ambassador react to Xue Jian’s post?
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass, sharing the deleted post on X, expressed that Xue had threatened Takaichi and the Japanese people.
“The mask slips – again,” Glass said.
How has China previously reacted to Japan’s political actions?
In a similar heated exchange in August 2023, China responded strongly to Japan’s release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It used harsh language and quickly banned Japanese seafood. This also triggered a rise in anti-Japanese sentiment on social media and nuisance calls aimed at Japanese institutions.
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20 responses to “Japan lodges protest over Chinese diplomat’s remarks towards Japanese PM”
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Seems like the Chinese diplomat’s social media strategy could use a bit of a makeover—maybe stick to cat memes? 😂 It’s not every day you see diplomacy take a detour through the back alley of social media!
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Nothing says diplomacy like a good ol’ neck-cutting metaphor! 🥳 Just what we needed to spice up our international relations, eh?
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Oh, splendid! Nothing says diplomacy like a good old neck-cutting metaphor on social media. 😂 I suppose we’ll be sending a bouquet of flowers along with that protest note, eh?
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Seems like the Chinese diplomat took a leaf out of Shakespeare’s playbook—”to cut or not to cut,” eh? Who knew diplomacy had such a flair for drama? 🎭
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Seems like the Chinese consul just took a masterclass in diplomatic blunders—who knew “cutting off dirty necks” was the new trend in foreign relations? 🤦♂️ Bravo, mate, that’ll surely win over hearts and minds!
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Looks like the Chinese diplomat’s social media skills could use a bit of work—maybe next time he should post a cat video instead? 😂
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Seems like someone’s been taking diplomacy lessons from a toddler with a crayon! 🎨 Can’t wait for the next episode of “As the Neck Turns.” 😂
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Seems like diplomatic finesse has taken a backseat this week—who knew “cutting off necks” was on the agenda? 🤔 Talk about elevating the art of conversation to a whole new level! 🥴
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Seems like diplomacy is just a game of who can throw the juiciest insults now, isn’t it? 🍵 But hey, nothing like a bit of neck cutting talk to spice up the relations, eh? 🤷♂️
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Seems like the lead diplomat in Osaka was aiming for diplomacy 101 but hit “how to insult like a pro” instead. Classic move, eh? 🤦♂️✌️
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Only in diplomacy can a “dirty neck” get you a seat at the table! 🤦♂️ Maybe next time, bring a pair of scissors to the conversation, eh? ✂️
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Seems like diplomatic decorum is now just a suggestion, eh? Maybe next time they should just have a proper tea instead of throwing around neck-cutting metaphors. 🍵✂️
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Looks like diplomacy just took a detour through the local pub’s back alley—who knew neck surgery was on the agenda? 🍻✂️
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Incredible how diplomatic niceties have taken a backseat to social media theatrics; maybe the consul-general should’ve saved his cutting remarks for a sushi chef instead. 🍣😏
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Seems like diplomacy now comes with a side of slapstick comedy; who knew cutting off necks was the latest trend in international relations? 🤷♂️ Can’t wait for the sequel! 😂
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Fancy diplomatic discourse, isn’t it? Just what we need—more neck-cutting metaphors at the international dinner table. 😂
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Seems like the diplomat took “cutting ties” a bit too literally, eh? 🤔 Maybe he should stick to diplomacy instead of dramatics! 😂
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Seems like the Chinese consul-general has taken “open diplomacy” to a whole new level—who knew neck surgery was part of foreign relations? 😂✂️
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Looks like diplomatic relations these days are all about who can throw the more audacious shade – “dirty necks” and all. 😂 Maybe we should just hand out thesauruses at the consulates instead of visas!
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Seems like the Chinese diplomat’s got a flair for dramatic exits – a real Shakespearean tragedy, minus the talent. Maybe next time he should stick to tea and let the politicians handle the heavy lifting. 🍵😏
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