China formally summoned Japan’s ambassador to protest remarks made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who stated that a Chinese military attack on Taiwan could pose a survival threat to Japan and might require a response. Beijing condemned the comments as interference in its internal affairs, calling them “erroneous and dangerous.”
Chinese officials reiterated that Taiwan is a core national interest and warned against any foreign involvement in the issue. Japan’s ambassador rejected China’s accusations and clarified the context of Takaichi’s statement during the discussions.
Japan also protested a post made by the Chinese consul general in Osaka, who used inflammatory language in response to Takaichi’s remarks. Tokyo requested appropriate action regarding the comment.
China Summons Japanese Ambassador Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Comments
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