Tensions are rising as China calls out Japan over recent comments on Taiwan. 🌏 A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged Tokyo on Thursday to ‘stop crossing the line’ and respect the one-China principle, a cornerstone of cross-strait relations.
🗣️ ‘Japan’s leaders can’t claim neutrality while linking Taiwan to a survival-threatening situation,’ said spokesperson Mao Ning. She emphasized that Taiwan’s status as part of China was cemented after WWII and ‘no one can rewrite history’.
🇯🇵 Japanese officials recently doubled down on remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, sparking Beijing’s ire. China demands Tokyo retract the statements and ‘walk the talk’ on its commitments to regional stability.
📜 The spat centers on four key political agreements between China and Japan. Analysts say this clash could ripple through Asia’s diplomatic landscape as 2025 unfolds. 🔥
