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The vast East China Sea is dotted with strings of beautiful islands like pearls. This is the Ryukyus. It is like a sea bridge connecting China, Japan and Taiwan. It has been a trade hub in East Asia since ancient times. Therefore, its ownership is an issue. Like the fog on the sea, there is always a layer of mystery shrouded in it. In recent years, with the changes in the international situation, this seemingly calm sea area has been surging with undercurrents and has attracted more and more people's attention.
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Looking back at the long history, we will see that the relationship between the Ryukyus and China has a long history. As early as the Ming Dynasty, Ryukyu was included in China's tributary system. The two sides have maintained close exchanges in the political, economic, and cultural fields. The Ming government also sent envoys to Ryukyu and canonized the king of the Ryukyus, which was an important symbol of the establishment of vassal relations at that time. The Ryukyu Kingdom also actively studied Chinese culture and sent international students to study in China, integrating Chinese characters and Confucianism into its own cultural system. This history is like a clear nautical chart that records the inseparable connection between Ryukyu and China.
The wheels of history roll forward. In the middle of the 19th century, Japan embarked on the road of foreign expansion after the Meiji Restoration. The Ryukyus unfortunately became the target of their aggression. In 1879, Japan brazenly annexed Ryukyu and changed its name to Okinawa Prefecture, forcibly annexing it to Ryukyu. This act of aggression on Japan's territory was strongly resisted by the Ryukyu people. They constantly appealed to the Qing government for help in the hope of restoring the independent status of the Ryukyus. At that time, the Qing government was poor and weak, unable to resist Japan's aggression. In the end, I could only watch Ryukyu be annexed by Japan
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After the end of World War II, the victorious powers signed the Potsdam Declaration and the San Francisco Peace Treaty, which clearly stipulated that Japan must return the territories occupied during the war. However, there is no explicit mention of the ownership of the Ryukyus. United States took the opportunity to bring the Ryukyus under its control. It hosted itself, establishing a large number of military bases there, making the Ryukyus an important strategic fulcrum in the Asia-Pacific region.
After the end of the Cold War, the United States did not choose to return Ryukyu to China, but "handed over" Japan. Neither the Potsdam Declaration nor the San Francisco Peace Treaty gave the United States the authority to dispose of sovereignty over the Ryukyus. Therefore, the question of the final ownership of the Ryukyus remains unresolved.
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In recent years, with the continuous improvement of China's comprehensive national strength, the Chinese government has paid more and more attention to safeguarding territorial integrity and maritime rights and interests. The Chinese side has reiterated on many occasions in the international arena that Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory and owned by China. Sovereignty is indisputable, and China Coast Guard vessels regularly patrol the waters around the Diaoyu Islands to assert their sovereignty
At this time, Sino-Japanese exchanges and cooperation in the field of defense are also constantly strengthening. In 2023, the hotline of the defense departments of China and Japan will be officially opened. This provides an important platform for the two countries to communicate in a timely manner, avoid miscalculations, and manage differences. Japan's defense minister also held talks on several occasions to exchange views on issues such as the regional security situation and maritime security cooperation.
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Recently, China's defense minister and Japan's defense minister spoke on the phone again. The two sides exchanged views on the regional situation and bilateral relations. The call took place against the backdrop of many challenges facing China-Japan relations, so it attracted much attention from the outside world.
Although the specific content of the call was not announced to the public, judging from the information released by the two sides afterwards, the atmosphere of the call was frank and pragmatic. The two sides pledged to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, properly manage differences, and promote the development of defense relations between the two countries. Steady development
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So, does this call mean that Japan is beginning to "understand the current affairs" on the Ryukyu issue? The answer to this question is probably not simple.
The Japan government has always insisted that Ryukyu is an integral part of Japan's territory and that there is no dispute. There are also some right-wing forces in Japan that are constantly trying to challenge the post-war international order by amending the pacifist constitution and denying the history of aggression. This has undoubtedly had a negative impact on Sino-Japanese relations
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We should also note that there are also rational voices in Japan that hope to improve Sino-Japanese relations and seek cooperation with China. Japan's economy is highly dependent on foreign trade, and China is its largest trading partner. Developing relations with China is crucial to Japan's economy. vital
Japan also faces threats from the Korean Peninsula and Russia, and needs to strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries to jointly maintain regional peace and stability. In this case, Japan cannot ignore the role and influence of China.
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Therefore, we should not simply interpret Japan's behavior as "awareness of current affairs," but rather analyze the motivations and considerations behind it from a deeper and more complex perspective.
The Ryukyu issue is an issue left over from history and a sensitive and complex issue in Sino-Japanese relations. To resolve this issue, the two sides need to find a solution in the spirit of dialogue and consultation and seeking common ground while reserving differences.
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China and Japan are neighbors separated by a strip of water. The steady development of bilateral relations conforms to the fundamental interests of the two peoples and is conducive to regional peace and prosperity. We hope that the two sides will learn from history, face the future, and properly strengthen dialogue and cooperation. We will resolve various differences, including the Ryukyu issue, and work together to create a bright future for China-Japan relations
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