Regarding the Chinese authorities' announcement to temporarily suspend the issuance of visas to Japanese nationals, the Chinese embassy in Tokyo issued a statement on the 17th, saying, "China has the right to take equal measures. Yes," he emphasized the legitimacy of China's response.
In his statement, he criticized Japan, saying, "The fact that a small number of countries, including Japan, insisted on tightening immigration restrictions on China has caused strong dissatisfaction within China."
"We urge Japan to return to a scientific and objective standpoint, stop politicizing the issue, and create positive conditions for safe, healthy and orderly exchanges between the two peoples."
Meanwhile, a spokesman for China's foreign ministry said last week that it was issuing visas for diplomatic, official and urgent business.