China has sharply criticized the U.S. and Japan for 'stoking division and confrontation' in Asia, warning that their military cooperation risks undermining regional stability. The remarks came Monday from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, who accused the U.S. of framing China as a 'threat' to justify ideological clashes and rally allies as 'cannon fodder' for American dominance.
🚨 Why It Matters: Tensions flared after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled Japan a 'warrior country' essential to countering China. Guo urged regional nations to 'stay on high alert' against such rhetoric, which Beijing claims revives dangerous Cold War-era dynamics.
🇨🇳💥 Taiwan in Focus: Guo reiterated that Taiwan is a 'red line' for China, calling it a 'purely internal affair.' He warned the U.S. to drop any 'illusion' of using Taiwan to contain China and demanded Japan—given its colonial history in Taiwan—avoid encouraging pro-independence groups. 🔥
📜 History Lessons: With 2024 marking 80 years since the World Anti-Fascist War victory, Guo emphasized Japan must 'learn from history' and act cautiously in military matters. The comment nods to lingering regional sensitivities over Japan's wartime past.
🌐 The Big Picture: As global powers pivot toward Asia, China's pushback highlights the delicate balance between security alliances and avoiding a new era of bloc-based conflict. Will diplomacy prevail, or are we entering a 'Risk'-style board game of geopolitical chess? 🎲
