China has reiterated that the Taiwan question is the bedrock of its relations with Japan, calling it a 'red line' that could upend diplomatic stability in the region. The statement follows a Japanese warship's recent transit through the Taiwan Straitโa move that has sparked sharp criticism from Beijing.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, a stance Japan acknowledged in the landmark 1972 China-Japan Joint Statement. Lin urged Tokyo to 'act prudently' and avoid actions that 'disrupt peace across the Taiwan Strait.'
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel's passage marked a first for Japan, raising eyebrows in Beijing. China's military responded by monitoring the situation 'in accordance with laws and regulations,' while lodging a formal protest.
Lin cited Japanโs historical commitment to recognizing the Chinese mainland as the 'sole legal government of China,' adding that Tokyo must honor its promises to maintain regional stability. Analysts say the incident highlights growing tensions in Asia's geopolitical chessboard, with Taiwan remaining a sensitive flashpoint.
As global eyes turn to the Taiwan Strait, the message from Beijing is clear: Cross this line, and the ripple effects could be seismic.
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The statement follows a Japanese warship's recent transit through the Taiwan Straitโa move that has sparked sharp criticism from Beijing.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, a stance Japan acknowledged in the landmark 1972 China-Japan Joint Statement. 
Lin urged Tokyo to 'act prudently' and avoid actions that 'disrupt peace across the Taiwan Strait.'
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel's passage marked a first for Japan, raising eyebrows in Beijing. China's military responded by monitoring the situation 'in accordance with laws and regulations,' while lodging a formal protest.
Lin cited Japanโs historical commitment to recognizing the Chinese mainland as the 'sole legal government of China,' adding that Tokyo must honor its promises to maintain regional stability. 
Analysts say the incident highlights growing tensions in Asia's geopolitical chessboard, with Taiwan remaining a sensitive flashpoint.
As global eyes turn to the Taiwan Strait, the message from Beijing is clear: Cross this line, and the ripple effects could be seismic. 
