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Japanese people call Taiwan a "precious friend." They help each other during disasters, and tourism and cultural exchange are flourishing. The phrase "Japan-Taiwan Friendship" is everywhere in the streets. However, there are no formal diplomatic relations between Japan and Taiwan. Lin Mei-ling, an international student from Taiwan, asks you a question. "If Taiwan is truly a precious friend, why doesn't Japan say, 'Let's restore diplomatic relations'?" The relationship with China, peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the reality of maintaining the status quo. Understanding all of this, she smiles sadly. "Can a friendship that exists only within the range where China doesn't get angry really be called true friendship?"