China has called on Japan to retract recent comments about Taiwan that risk destabilizing bilateral relations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized on Friday that Tokyo must honor its commitments under the four foundational political documents between the two nations.
The remarks came after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated Japan's willingness to develop a 'strategic relationship of mutual benefit' with China. Mao responded: 'If Japan truly wants constructive ties fit for our new era, it must immediately correct its erroneous Taiwan-related statements and match words with actions.' 🇨🇳🇯🇵
This diplomatic friction highlights the sensitivity of cross-strait issues. As 2025 unfolds, analysts warn that ambiguous positions on Taiwan could impact economic cooperation between Asia's second- and third-largest economies. Young professionals in tech and trade sectors are particularly watching how this plays out.
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