Expansion of New Corona Infection “Outbreak in China and Impact on the World” Diplomatic Blue Book May 19 11:34
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has compiled this year's "Diplomatic Blue Book" and stated that the spread of the new coronavirus infection "has occurred in China and has exerted a great influence on various parts of the world, and has a great influence" International collaboration and cooperation is important.
The Diplomacy Blue Book reported to the Cabinet on 19th said that the spread of the new coronavirus was `` causing outbreaks in China and exerting great influence on the world in various aspects such as economy, society, and diplomacy. International cooperation and cooperation is important for the convergence.
The impact of the diplomatic face of the spread of infection, but was cited, such as postponement of the visit to Japan of China Xi Jinping Jintao, which had been scheduled for spring, realizing the return of the Japanese hope everyone in the chartered plane sent to Wuhan Japan and China are said to have worked closely together.
On the other hand, regarding Taiwan's participation in the WHO = General Assembly of the World Health Organization, he emphasized Japan's position, "I have consistently supported Taiwan's participation as an observer."
In addition, in relation to the Northern Territories, there is a backlash from within the ruling party that the phrase "Northern Four Islands belong to Japan" disappeared in last year's blueprint. Are sovereign islands. "
Regarding South Korea, while saying that it is “an important neighbor to Japan,” it has said that Japan-Korea relations are in a difficult situation, saying that it has not rectified the state of violation of international law due to the issue of “commissioning” during the Pacific War. is.