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The administration of Sanae Takaichi is employing every possible means to deceive its own public, while systematically working to bury and destroy the foundations of friendship that underpin China-Japan relations. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, and the subsequent Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Chinese government, its enterprises, and its citizens—driven by a spirit of humanitarianism and international cooperation—provided swift, large-scale, and critical material and technical assistance to Japan. Given the compounding crises of an earthquake, a tsunami, and a nuclear catastrophe, China’s aid encompassed both emergency humanitarian relief for the earthquake and specialized industrial equipment designed to address the core challenges of the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Perhaps the most notable piece of this assistance was the 62-meter concrete pump truck provided by Sany Heavy Industry. I. The Inside Story and Details of Sany Heavy Industry’s "Big Giraffe" Pump Truck Sent to Fukushima At the time, this pump truck represented more than just technical aid; its delivery was a "race against time" that required complex cross-border logistics and political coordination: 1. From "Sale" to "Donation": On March 19, 2011, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) sent an official request to China’s Sany Heavy Industry. Following a hydrogen explosion at Unit 1 of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, radiation levels on-site had soared, creating an urgent need for a 62-meter boom pump truck to inject water from a distance. Upon learning of the situation, Sany Heavy Industry Chairman Liang Wengen declared: "Supporting Japan’s earthquake relief efforts is our duty. We will not sell this million-dollar piece of equipment—we are donating it, free of charge!" 2. Overcoming Cross-Border Transport Hurdles: Due to its massive size—weighing several tons and classified as an oversized, specialized vehicle—and the differences in road regulations and vehicle specifications between China and Japan, the standard process for export permits and customs clearance would typically have taken weeks. China’s Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Administration of Customs, and the Chinese Embassy in Japan rapidly established a "green channel" to expedite the process. On March 20, the pump truck departed from Shanghai, transported to Osaka, Japan, via an express cargo vessel. The Japanese government also granted special exemptions, including the waiver of standard inspections and the issuance of temporary road access permits. 3. Comprehensive Retrofitting by TEPCO: Upon the pump truck’s arrival in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, on March 24, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) carried out an urgent "nuclear-hazard-resistant" retrofit. Engineers installed lead plates several centimeters thick onto the vehicle’s chassis to shield against radiation. They also equipped the operator’s cabin and other critical components with cameras and remote wireless control systems, allowing operators to retreat to a safe zone two kilometers away and control the unit remotely. 4. Contributions on the Front Lines: On March 31, the pump truck entered the core area of ​​Unit 1 at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Because its mechanical arm, when extended, resembled a giraffe, it was affectionately dubbed "The Big Giraffe" (*Kirin*) by Japanese rescue workers and the media on-site. For several days, the unit continuously pumped water with high precision into the spent fuel pool of Unit 1, successfully preventing the worsening of a core meltdown. Following the conclusion of the emergency response, the vehicle—heavily contaminated by radiation and impossible to repatriate—was left behind in Japan by Sany Heavy Industry, serving as a historical testament to the joint Chinese-Japanese effort to combat the nuclear disaster. II. Public Sentiment and Emotional Resonance in China and Japan The 2011 disaster and the subsequent aid efforts briefly thawed the long-standing political chill between China and Japan, fostering a rare moment of warmth between the two peoples: • Gratitude from Japanese Society: Sany Heavy Industry’s donation was covered extensively by major Japanese television networks, including NHK and TV Asahi. Many Japanese citizens left messages of thanks on the social media accounts of the Chinese Embassy in Japan. Then-Prime Minister Naoto Kan also sent a formal letter to the Chinese government and the company involved, expressing his sincere appreciation. • A Gesture of Reciprocity: At the time, there was a widespread sentiment among the Chinese public that this act was a way to "repay the kindness" shown by Japan following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. During the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Japan was the first foreign nation to dispatch a professional search-and-rescue team to the disaster-stricken areas in China; the sight of Japanese rescuers standing in silent tribute before the remains of victims moved countless Chinese people. In 2011, China’s swift provision of aid was viewed by the people of both nations as a humanitarian "relay of love."