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China vows 'resolute response' to any reckless acts after Japan election
China demands retraction of Takaichi's Taiwan remarks and warns of a firm response amid rising diplomatic and military tensions, affecting trade and security relations.
- On Monday, February 9, 2026, Beijing warned Tokyo a day after Sanae Takaichi's landslide win, saying 'If the far-right forces in Japan misjudge the situation and act recklessly, they will inevitably face resistance'.
- Given Beijing's claim over Taiwan, Takaichi's November remarks that Tokyo could intervene militarily in any attack on self‑ruled Taiwan drew China's ire.
- Chinese steps have included military interceptions and travel warnings, as Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese jets in December, prompting Tokyo to summon Beijing's ambassador and Beijing discouraged Chinese nationals from travelling to Japan.
- Beijing reportedly choked off rare-earth exports to Japan, threatening industries from electric cars to missiles.
- As an unusual sign of tension, Tokyo lost its pandas last month when two popular pandas departed Tokyo for China, leaving Japan panda-less for the first time in 50 years.
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China has warned Japan that it will face a decisive response if it acts recklessly, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, which is currently embroiled in tensions with China, won a landslide victory in the election.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
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C 27%
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