US EditionChina sends letter to UN over Japanese prime minister's remarks on Taiwan
China demands Japan retract PM Takaichi’s remarks implying military intervention over Taiwan and warns of self-defense measures, escalating tensions with diplomatic and trade impacts.
- China has accused Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of a "grave violation of international law" and threatening military action over Taiwan, as stated by UN Ambassador Fu Cong in a letter to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- Fu Cong criticized Takaichi for linking Taiwan's security to Japan's, marking a significant shift in Japan's stance and the first official suggestion of Japanese military intervention in the Taiwan issue.
- Fu emphasized that China's sovereignty and territorial integrity over Taiwan must be defended, and any Japanese military intervention would be regarded as an act of aggression.
- The tensions have led to reduced trade cooperation and serious diplomatic crises between the two nations.
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Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says
Remarks earlier this month by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that a Chinese naval blockade or other action against Taiwan could be grounds for a Japanese military response were "shocking," Wang said in a statement posted on the Chinese Foreign Ministry's website.
Japan has crossed a red line with comments by its new prime minister suggesting potential military intervention over Taiwan.
By SIMINA MISTREANU TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a possible military intervention in Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday. Statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earlier this month that a Chinese naval blockade or other action against Taiwan could warrant a Japanese military response were “shocking,” Wang said in a statement posted on the Chinese Fo…
By SIMINA MISTREANU TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a possible military intervention in Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday. Statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earlier this month that a Chinese naval blockade or other action against Taiwan could warrant a Japanese military response were “shocking,” Wang said in a statement posted on the Chinese Fo…
By SIMINA MISTREANU TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a possible military intervention in Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday. Statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earlier this month that a Chinese naval blockade or other action against Taiwan could warrant a Japanese military response were “shocking,” Wang said in a statement posted on the Chinese Fo…
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