🔥 Tensions flare as former Kuomintang leaders Ma Ying-jeou and Hung Hsiu-chu joined Taiwan politicians in condemning Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments about Taiwan. Critics called the remarks “arrogant” and a dangerous provocation, stressing that cross-strait affairs are China's internal matter.
🗣️ “No external forces should interfere in the Taiwan question,” said Hung Hsiu-chu during a press briefing this week. The pushback comes amid growing concerns about regional stability in Asia-Pacific waters near the Taiwan Strait.
🌏 Analysts note the criticism reflects broader unease about Japan's geopolitical stance. While Tokyo hasn't detailed Takaichi's exact statements, the reaction underscores fragile diplomatic balances in 2025. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 📡
