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Japan ‘crossed a red line’ with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says
Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday. Remarks
Japan moves closer to openly linking Taiwan’s security to its own as China responds with thinly veiled threats
Sanae Takaichi insists Tokyo’s policy on Taiwan has been consistent when asked about Beijing’s demands to retract her comments.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang did not exchange words during the Group of 20 summit in So
Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.
Her recent comments do not represent a new commitment for Japan to defend Taiwan – or a departure from previous policy.
Tokyo has launched urgent diplomatic outreach as Beijing ramps up retaliation, media attacks, and travel warnings over Takaichi’s Taiwan comments
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong sent a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, elaborating on the position of the Chinese Government regarding the erroneous remarks on China made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.