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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 streets are filled with the phrase "Japan-Taiwan Friendship." However, there are no formal diplomatic relations between Japan and Taiwan. Lin Meiling, an international student from Taiwan, asks you a question. "If Taiwan is truly a precious friend, why won'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?"