US EditionTakaichi Rejects China's Demand to Retract Taiwan Remarks
- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rejected China's demand to retract her remarks on Taiwan, stating there is no change in Japan's stance on military response to threats.
- China responded to Takaichi's comments with public outrage and economic retaliations, including suspending Japanese seafood imports and halting approvals for new Japanese films.
- Chinese officials warned of serious countermeasures if Takaichi's remarks are not retracted, escalating diplomatic tensions further.
- Takaichi emphasized her commitment to improving relations with China despite the tensions, reiterating her commitment to Japan's security policies.
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Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has refused this Friday to retract her statements on Taiwan, as China has demanded, after ensuring that her country will continue to act in the same way in the face of a regional security crisis.The new crisis between the two countries arose after Takaichi left the door open for the possibility of deploying Japanese troops in case China attacked Taiwan, statements that did not sit well in Beijing, which ac…
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