China demands Japan act to repair ties following trawler row

[aimarraul]

China demands Japan act to repair ties following trawler row
English.news.cn 2010-09-28 19:19:49 FeedbackPrintRSS

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday demanded Japan take practical measures to bring ties back on track after they were strained by the collision of a Chinese trawler and two Japanese patrol boats earlier this month.

"If Japan takes its ties with China seriously, Japan should take practical measures to remove the negative effects of the incident and mend bilateral relations," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told a regular press briefing Tuesday.

The collision occurred in waters off the Diaoyu Islands, which are claimed as Chinese territory, on Sept. 7. Japan then seized the Chinese trawler and detained the trawler's captain and 14 fishermen on board.

China repeatedly protested, claiming the detentions were illegal, and made representations following the incident.

"Japan's illegal detention of a Chinese trawler and its crew sparked the strong indignation of the Chinese people and severely undermined the bilateral relationship," Jiang said.

China's countermeasures were triggered by Japan's moves, she said.

China decided to halt bilateral exchanges at and above provincial and ministerial levels. It also suspended contact with Japan on the issue of expanding aviation rights between the two countries.

Jiang said Japan should assume responsibility for the incident as the Japanese patrol ships had obstructed and intercepted the trawler in Chinese seas, damaged the Chinese fishing boat in the process.

"China highly values its ties with Japan, but safeguarding bilateral relations requires the two sides to work together towards the same goal and requires Japan to take practical actions," Jiang said.

"Whether China-Japan relations can be brought back on track depends on the attitude and actions of Japan," Jiang said.

Asked about Chinese fisheries law enforcement boats patrolling off the Diaoyu Islands, Jiang said the waters off the Diaoyu Islands were traditional Chinese fishing grounds.

Chinese fisheries law enforcement boats were patrolling in accordance with the Chinese law and aimed to keep order and ensure the safety and property of Chinese fishermen, Jiang said.

"We call for Japan to stop its stalking and disruption of Chinese fisheries law enforcement boats," Jiang said.

Asked about China's investigations into four Japanese nationals who allegedly entered a military zone in north China's Hebei Province without authorization and illegally videotaped military targets last week, Jiang said the case was being heard.

China had informed Japan of the case and arranged for a consular visit in accordance with a China-Japan consular agreement, Jiang said.

"The case, which is completely different from the incident in the Diaoyu Islands, will be fairly handled in accordance with the law," Jiang said.

 

[Martian2]

One effect of Japan's detention/imprisoning of the Chinese captain is that Chinese television has been airing programs about Japanese brutality against Chinese civilians during World War II.

My mother says she was very upset at the barbaric Japanese. She says that she is disinclined to buy Japanese products now. Lately, I haven't seen any Meiji chocolate almonds, Pocky, Japanese apple-pears, and whatever else that my mother normally buys.

The next time that Japan picks on a Chinese fisherman, I think we should organize a boycott of all Japanese products.

 

[CardSharp]

Let me preempt certain Indian members say "How arrogant! what gives china the rights to demand act from a sovereign country? No one gives a ratts *** to such unreasonable demands."

 

[justanobserver]

Let me preempt certain Indian members say "How arrogant! what gives china the rights to demand act from a sovereign country? No one gives a ratts *** to such unreasonable demands."

How arrogant of Chinese members to dictate (in a subtle way) their will unto others, what about freedom of speech huh?

But of course what would the Chinese know about free speech, they've been brainwashed by their commie government

 

[challenger]

How arrogant of Chinese members to dictate (in a subtle way) their will unto others, what about freedom of speech huh?

But of course what would the Chinese know about free speech, they've been brainwashed by their commie government

Yes, and I regret that they have been brainwashed to see india as their friend.

But you see me, I was born and brought up in a capitalist country and my lessons of history have taught me that india is a natural enemy of China.

And my opinion is not a result of brainwash. Believe me I hate india as much as I hate communism.