🇨🇳 Tensions flared between China and Japan this week as Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japan's ambassador to Beijing, slamming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan as a 'direct provocation.' The diplomatic clash comes after Takaichi stated last week that any mainland Chinese use of force toward Taiwan could threaten Japan's survival—a remark she refused to retract during parliamentary debates.
🔥 'These wrongful claims grossly violate the one-China principle and cross a red line,' Sun declared, emphasizing Taiwan's status as 'the core of China's core interests.' He accused Japan of meddling in internal affairs and undermining post-WWII order, citing the four foundational China-Japan political documents.
🌊 The Taiwan Strait remains a geopolitical flashpoint, with Sun warning that Japan's stance risks destabilizing relations. Analysts say the spat reflects growing regional anxieties as global powers navigate delicate cross-strait dynamics. Stay tuned for updates as both nations dig in their heels.
