China has decided to take countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya in response to his frequent visits to Taiwan region, according to a statement issued Monday on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Despite China's strong opposition, Furuya has repeatedly visited Taiwan, colluded with "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, seriously violating the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, severely interfering in China's internal affairs and undermining China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the statement.

The statement read that in accordance with China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, the Chinese side has decided to take the following countermeasures:

– Movable, immovable and all other kinds of properties related to Furuya in China will be frozen.

– Organizations and individuals within the territory of China are prohibited from engaging in transactions, cooperation and other activities with Furuya.

– Furuya will not be granted visas and will not be allowed to enter China (including Hong Kong and Macao).

The decision takes effect on Monday.