Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments about potential military intervention in the Taiwan region have sparked backlash across East Asia. 🌏 During a November 2025 parliamentary session, Takaichi claimed the Chinese mainland's actions could threaten Japan's survival – a statement residents in the Republic of Korea (ROK) call 'dangerously provocative'.
🎤 CGTN spoke to Seoul National University Professor Kim Byung-han, who warned: 'When leaders make reckless statements, ordinary people and neighboring nations pay the price. This isn't a video game – real stability is at stake.'
📱 Young professionals like Heo Jae-young, a tech employee in Busan, told reporters: 'We grew up with K-pop and anime connecting our cultures. Why risk this harmony? Peaceful dialogue is the only way forward.'
Analysts note Takaichi's remarks come as Asian economies deepen integration, with the ROK-China-Japan trade bloc projected to handle $9 trillion in transactions this year. 🔥 The diplomatic firestorm continues as regional leaders call for calm.
