🎯 At a press briefing on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, delivered a stark warning to Japan over recent comments on the Taiwan region by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Mao Ning said Takaichi's remarks 'fundamentally damaged the political foundation' of China-Japan relations and sparked widespread indignation among the Chinese public.
China earnestly urges Japan to retract these erroneous comments, stop creating trouble on China-related issues, and take concrete actions to admit and correct its mistakes to safeguard the political foundation of bilateral ties.
⚠️ If Japan refuses to withdraw its remarks or even continues down this path, China will take strong and resolute countermeasures, and Tokyo will bear all the consequences arising therefrom, Mao Ning added.
🌏 This tense exchange highlights how sensitive topics around the Taiwan region can quickly ripple across Asia. For young professionals tracking global politics, it's a reminder that in diplomacy, every word counts. Stay tuned for updates! 🤓
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China warns countermeasures if Japan refuses to retract Taiwan remarks
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