US EditionChina–Japan Row Deepens Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks As Diplomatic Fury Spills Into Public Threats
Japan maintains its consistent stance based on the 1972 communique amid Beijing's threats over Taiwan, emphasizing peace and regional security, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary said.
- On Nov 14, Tokyo said its Taiwan policy remains unchanged and China summoned Japan's ambassador over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks, Beijing said.
- Prime Minister Takaichi's comments last week implied armed attacks on Taiwan could justify Japan's military support, while Chinese state media's People's Daily cited lingering wartime grievances and accused Japan's right wing of reviving militarism.
- Beijing's foreign ministry also expressed 'serious concerns' about Japan's recent military moves, with Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin warning that `should the Japanese side fail to draw lessons from history and dare to take a risk, or even use force to interfere in the Taiwan question, it will only suffer a crushing defeat against the steel-willed People's Liberation Army and pay a heavy price`.
- Japan's envoy protested and explained the remarks, while the Chinese embassy in Tokyo told staff to avoid going out amid rising anti-China sentiment and a $35,000 wanted notice targeted two Taiwanese social media influencers.
- Beijing's broader posture highlights that Taiwan sits just over 110 km from Japanese territory, where the US military has the largest overseas presence; Chen Binhua said, `Taiwan independence advocates are already at the dusk of their days and at a dead end`.
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