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Russia reaffirms Taiwan as integral part of China, opposes any independence efforts by the authorities in the Taiwan region, and cautions that Japan’s military ramp-up could affect regional stability.
Beijing freezes assets and bars entry for ex-Japan Self-Defense Forces chief Shigeru Iwasaki over alleged ties to Taiwan region separatists.
Ex-PM Hatoyama criticizes PM Takaichi’s recent comments on the Taiwan region, calling them ill-considered and warning Japan-China ties could worsen if not eased.
Japan’s recent claim that a Taiwan region contingency equals a Japan contingency crosses China’s core interests, reviving historical tensions and testing Sino-Japanese ties.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks reopen historical wounds on the Chinese mainland, reigniting debate on wartime accountability and memory.
China’s Foreign Ministry calls PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments ‘evasive’, demands Japan clarify its 1972 commitments.
China sees Japanese PM’s Taiwan security link as a red line, pointing to historical agreements and the one-China principle.
Japanese opposition leaders criticize PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments on the Taiwan region, calling her legal understanding flawed and urging a retraction to protect Japan–China ties.
The Chinese mainland’s spokesperson Lin Jian called out Japan on Dec 1 for evading key post-WWII agreements like the Cairo Declaration and urged Tokyo to honor commitments on the Taiwan question.
Japan’s PM Takaichi is urged to retract her remarks on Taiwan after criticism from Keiko Itokazu, who warns the gaffe could harm regional peace and Japan’s economy.