During a diplomatic visit to Germany, the Chinese Foreign Minister openly criticized Japan, delving into relations between the two East Asian nations. The criticism was met with contrasting responses from the international community. The details of the criticism remain unspecified in the headline but typically involve historical disputes or current geopolitical issues.

Within Japan, news about criticisms from China usually stirs public discourse, as Japan-China relations have been shaky due to historical grievances and territorial claims. These types of comments from foreign dignitaries can deeply impact public sentiments and relations between the nations. However, Japan highly values its diplomatic relations and usually addresses such issues professionally and calmly at government level.

The U.S. and EU handle international criticisms differently. Public responses range from indifference to outrage depending on the topic, and the remarks are usually addressed diplomatically at government level. However, unlike Japan, they tend to be more vocal and confrontational in responding to criticisms, maintaining a strong stance on their national interests.