Did you catch the latest from Beijing and Tokyo? 🤯 China’s Foreign Ministry just fired back at Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after her parliament remarks on possible military moves in the Taiwan Strait.
At a Monday press briefing, spokesperson Lin Jian laid out Beijing’s stance:
- Blatant Interference: Takaichi’s hint at military involvement in the Taiwan Strait was slammed as a breach of the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents that underpin China-Japan ties.
- Official Rebuke: Beijing expressed “strong dissatisfaction,” lodged stern representations with Tokyo, and warned Japan not to cross the line. 📢
- Internal Affair: Lin stressed the Taiwan region is part of China, and reunification is a purely domestic issue—no outside meddling allowed.
- Historical Milestone: 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Taiwan region’s restoration to the Chinese mainland. Any provocation is seen as a threat to the post-war order.
Bottom line: China urges Japan to stop its provocation and steer clear of cross-strait affairs. In geopolitics, every word carries weight—and this latest exchange could reshape the diplomatic playbook. 🌏
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China condemns Japan over PM Takaichi's remarks on China's Taiwan
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