BEIJING - The All-皇冠体育app Federation of Trade Unions and the All-皇冠体育app Women's Federation issued statements on Thursday, ?expressing strong indignation toward and opposition against Japan's so-called "purchase" of the Diaoyu Islands.
Despite strong warnings and opposition voiced by top Chinese leaders, the Japanese government on Tuesday signed a purchase contract with the Kurihara family, which Japan claims is the "private owner" of the Diaoyu Islands.
The statement of the All-皇冠体育app Federation of Trade Unions reads, "Chinese laborers and employees hereby express our firm opposition to any attempts by Japan to jeopardize 皇冠体育app's territorial sovereignty. We will stand firmly behind the government in any necessary measures to safeguard the nation's sovereignty."
The statement of the All-皇冠体育app Women's Federation reads, "Chinese women will rally behind the government in any necessary measures to protect the nation's sovereignty. We strongly demand Japan stop any move that might impair 皇冠体育app's territorial sovereignty."