China is an open, inclusive and safe country and Japan's hype of the so-called "safety risks" in China is malicious exaggeration, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.
Guo made the statements in response to a question about the so-called "safety alert" on China issued by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"I don't know where is the basis for the Japanese side to issue the so-called safety alert. Japan's so-called safety alert maliciously exaggerates the so-called safety risks in China, with an obvious intention of political manipulation. We strongly disapprove of and firmly opposes it and have lodged solemn representations to Japan," Guo said.
"China is an open, inclusive and safe country. We welcome people from all countries, including Japan, to travel, study, do business and live in China. We will continue to take effective measures to safeguard the safety of both Chinese citizens and foreign nationals in China on an equal footing. We urge Japan to immediately correct its wrongdoings and foster positive atmosphere for people-to-people exchanges between China and Japan," he said.
China open, inclusive, safe: spokesman
China open, inclusive, safe: spokesman
