Overview
- Xue Jian addressed a February 10 Spring Festival gathering hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Osaka, according to the consulate’s social media.
- Roughly 100 attendees, including representatives of Chinese companies and students, took part, the consulate said.
- Xue said China’s position toward Japan remains clear and consistent, urging Tokyo to protect the relationship’s political base and regional peace through concrete actions.
- It was his first reported public appearance since a November X post threatening to “cut off a dirty head,” which drew domestic and international criticism.
- Hong Kong’s Ming Pao reported he had skipped many exchange activities in Japan following the backlash, and Mainichi reports Japan lodged a protest and the post was later deleted.