@willdone@kroniknews That is a different person with the same name. He was an official at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but he has never worked at university.
@Hwadzou@globaltimesnews Why did Ryukyu make so many tributary missions? The reason is simple. After 1609, Japan seized Ryukyu's diplomatic authority, placing it under indirect rule. Japan, unwilling to engage in tribute trade with China, utilized Ryukyu as a means of trade.
@Ezra_EX@globaltimesnews Descendants of the Ryukyu kings stated that genetic analysis shows they are most close to the Japanese people, their language resembles ancient Japanese, and they are Japanese through and through, with absolutely no intention of seeking independence or cooperating with China.
@__GZY_@globaltimesnews Descendants of the Ryukyu kings stated that genetic analysis shows they are most close to the Japanese people, their language resembles ancient Japanese, and they are Japanese through and through, with absolutely no intention of seeking independence or cooperating with China.
@__GZY_@globaltimesnews It has been revealed that all individuals posting about the Ryukyu independence movement and related topics were Chinese nationals, due to recent changes in X's specifications. No Okinawans desire independence.
@Ezra_EX@globaltimesnews It has been revealed that all individuals posting about the Ryukyu independence movement and related topics were Chinese nationals, due to recent changes in X's specifications. No Okinawans desire independence.
@globaltimesnews For China to display territorial ambitions toward Ryukyu would be nothing short of imperialist behavior, leading to its isolation from the world. Even if China tries to stir up fears of Japanese militarism, it appears to the eyes of nations worldwide as nothing more than humor.