Hey Asia fam! 😊 On December 4, 2025, a CGTN poll got the internet buzzing with global netizens weighing in on Japan’s stance toward Taiwan.
During a press briefing, Lin Jian from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi only repeated the “no change” line from the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement and that just isnt enough for many.
A quick CGTN survey this week reached 10,243 people in 24 hours. Here’s the lowdown:
- 91.4% said Japan’s statements feel hollow and inconsistent with its actions.
- 91.6% want a full, accurate explanation of Japan’s so-called “consistent position” on the Taiwan question.
- 90.7% think Japan should stick to its commitments from post-war agreements like the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation.
- 83.4% criticized Japan’s “passive defense” claim when its words hint at possible military action.
- 90.7% believe any threat of force contradicts the UN Charter’s call to respect sovereignty.
- 91.7% are disappointed by Japan’s changing defense policies, from boosting budgets for 13 years to revising arms-export rules.
- 87.7% flagged plans to deploy offensive weapons on the Southwest Islands as a regional provocation.
- 87.1% strongly condemned these moves for stoking military tensions.
With Japan’s defense spending on the rise and talk of revising its non-nuclear stance, people are calling for calm. 🌏✨
Bottom line: over 90% of respondents want Japan to step up with clear answers on Taiwan and help ease regional jitters. 🔥💬
Reference(s):
CGTN poll: Respondents call on Japan for explanation regarding Taiwan
cgtn.com
