The Russian Prime Minister landed on the disputed islands between Russia and Japan. Japan summoned the Russian ambassador to protest against retaliation. China has a clear attitude

According to a report on the World Wide Web on July 27, Japan protested, saying that it was "unacceptable" to Russian Prime Minister Mishustin when he arrived on the disputed island with Japan, , South Kuril Islands (Japan called the four northern islands) , And boarded one of the islands. At the press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 27th, the spokesperson Zhao Lijian made a comment on the matter.

The dispute between Russia and Japan on the islands, China expresses its position

Just one day before Mishustin ascended to the disputed island, the Russian side stated that it would carry out shooting training in the waters surrounding the disputed island and at the same time designate it as a military training site for Russia . In February and June this year, Russia also held large-scale military exercises nearby.

At the press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 27th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that this matter is a problem between Russia and Japan and should be properly handled between Russia and Japan. Zhao Lijian also emphasized that the world should respect and abide by the results of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, which China has always advocated.

According to data, the northern southern Kuril Islands are located on the northeastern corner of Hokkaido, Japan, with an area of ​​approximately 5,000 square kilometers. Japan actually controlled these islands during World War II, but the Soviet Union occupied these islands after the end of World War II. Russia took over these islands as a "successor state" after the disintegration of the Soviet Union . Then the two countries launched a long-term "tug-of-war" over the ownership of these islands.

To this day, Russia and Japan have not been able to reach a settlement on the islands issue.

The Russian Prime Minister proposes the establishment of a special customs zone

According to reports, the Russian Prime Minister visited the island of the island ( Iturup Island), and Mishustin inspected the fish on the island. The processing center and the hospital subsequently stated that Russia should establish a special customs zone on the archipelago,This can promote investment and create opportunities for local import and export. "This is a good decision for many investors."

The Japanese side subsequently stated on the 26th that the Japanese side could not accept Russia’s landing on the island. The Japanese Foreign Minister said on this matter that Mishustin's behavior had seriously hurt the feelings of the Japanese people, and he expressed extreme regret for this behavior. According to foreign media reports, this is the first time Mishustin has landed on the disputed islands between the two countries after Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga came to power. It is also the land where he once again landed on the disputed island after two years.

The Japanese side has always insisted that Russia has illegally occupied these islands. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Monday urging Russia to "take constructive measures" to promote relations between Tokyo and Moscow.

Japan summoned the Russian ambassador and was retaliated by Russia

Russian media reported on the incident on the 26th. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador after the incident and issued a strong protest. subsequently retaliated, and the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest.

reported that the Russian ambassador said that the Japanese protest was unacceptable, and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Japanese ambassador on this matter. Russian officials said that Japan’s actions were an "unfriendly" move towards Russia.

Kremlin spokesperson stated that the South Kuril Islands are Russian territory, and Mishustin has full right to visit Russian territory. In response to the urging of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the spokesperson said that Moscow is willing to develop diplomatic relations with Japan. In addition, there is no too much expression, and the attitude of its connotation is quite tough, and there is no room for relaxation at all.

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