Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently stirred controversy with her comments on Taiwan, prompting Beijing's strong rebuke. 📢
On Friday, Nov 28, at a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the remarks amount to interference in China's internal affairs and send a 'severely wrong signal to Taiwan secessionists'—jeopardizing peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. 🌊
Key takeaways from Mao Ning's statement:
- Historical reflection: Japan once occupied Taiwan for 50 years, a period marked by 'countless crimes'.
- DPP criticism: Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities were accused of seeking Japan's support to pursue 'Taiwan independence'.
- 80th anniversary: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation.
- Calls to action: Japan must retract the erroneous remarks, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, strictly uphold the one-China principle, and act prudently on the Taiwan question.
For tech enthusiasts and global citizens in South and Southeast Asia, these geopolitical moves could influence everything from cross-border collaborations in AI and green tech to travel trends and digital policy. Stay plugged in! ⚡
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Takaichi's erroneous remarks send wrong signal to Taiwan secessionists
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