Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan region have drawn increasing opposition and criticism at home, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
Guo made the comments while responding to a media query about the recent comments by Takaichi that Japan holds an open attitude towards conducting dialogue with China at various levels. "Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan have not only provoked strong indignation among the Chinese people, but also drawn increasing opposition and criticism from objective and rational people in Japan. I have noticed that Atsushi Okamoto, former editor-in-chief of Sekai Magazine and former president of Iwanami Shoten Publishers, recently said that Japanese PM Takaichi frequently talks about dialogue, but true dialogue begins with respecting for each other and understanding each other on an equal footing. Takaichi's attitude makes it impossible to have a dialogue. This statement reveals the true nature of the issue," the spokesman said.
Japanese PM's erroneous remarks on China's Taiwan draw increasing opposition, criticism at home: Chinese spokesman
The second phase of the urban ring greenway in Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province, was made fully accessible to the public on Wednesday, providing citizens with a new type of urban public space integrating cycling, jogging, and walking.
The greenway was completed after over two years of construction, which started in March 2023. It was carried out in two phases.
The first phase, spanning 51 kilometers, was completed in December 2023. The second phase, 50 kilometers long, saw the final gap successfully connected in the early hours of December 3, following the successful rotation of a swivel bridge spanning the Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan High-speed Railway. The Shijiazhuang ring greenway comprises 55.23 kilometers of pathways and 81 bridges measuring 45.77 kilometers.
Along the route, 18 service stations are planned, with 56 main entrances and exits established. It links the three major water systems, the Hutuo River, Taiping River, and the city's ring water system, and connects 76 parks and gardens along the way.
The cycling and walking paths are clearly separated by a rainbow-colored line, making it an excellent venue for citizens' leisure and fitness activities.
"It really provides us cycling enthusiasts with an excellent sports venue where we can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shijiazhuang. Even though it's winter now, our enthusiasm for cycling on the ring greenway has not decreased but increased instead," said Zhao Zesong, a cycling enthusiast.
"During the ride, I also noticed there are many service stations, including facilities for bike repairs and rentals, which makes our daily cycling very convenient," said Zhang Luheng, another cycling enthusiast.
Urban ring greenway made fully accessible to public in north China's Shijiangzhuang
