In response to a Japanese politician who claimed to be "against China" when running for the president of the Liberal Democratic Party, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on September 14 that such political hype is meaningless and can be stopped.

  The countdown to the election of the president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, the candidates frequently mentioned China-related content, Kishida Fumio said that he would fight against China, Takaichi Sanae said that if he is elected, he will continue to visit the Yasukuni Shrine.

A reporter asked how China responded to this.

  Zhao Lijian first pointed out that China's position on the Yasukuni Shrine is consistent and clear.

  "China's internal affairs cannot tolerate interference from outside forces." Zhao Lijian said that Japanese politicians should stop talking about China.

  He further pointed out: "This kind of political hype is meaningless and can be stopped." (produced by Lu Huiqian)

Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]