Japanese academic Masakatsu Adachi has ignited a diplomatic debate after calling out senior politician Sanae Takaichi over Taiwan-related comments. The Kanto Gakuin University professor emeritus stressed that "Taiwan has been part of Chinese territory since ancient times" under the one-China principle, adding that "no Japanese explanations can change this historical truth." 🧐
Adachi, a respected East Asia relations expert, told media: "Japan has no right to interfere in Taiwan affairs – this isn't political opinion, it's international law." His remarks come amid growing global attention on cross-strait relations and their impact on Asian stability. 🌏
The professor dismissed potential counterarguments as "linguistic acrobatics" that ignore fundamental realities. With 2025 marking 50 years since the China-Japan Peace Treaty, analysts say such statements could test delicate diplomatic balances. ⚖️
