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Beijing Slams Japan’s PM For “Blatant Interference” Over Taiwan Remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Beijing has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for comments suggesting Japan could join U.S. military action in the event of a Taiwan conflict, calling it “a blatant interference in China’s internal affairs,” South China Morning Post reported.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Takaichi’s remarks “seriously damage bilateral ties” and “violate the one-China principle.” He accused Tokyo of “challenging China’s core interests” and disrupting postwar international order.

Takaichi told Japan’s parliament that a Taiwan contingency involving military force could qualify as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, authorizing limited military involvement.

The comments came just days after her October 31 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Xi urged respect for past agreements on Taiwan and historical issues.

Tensions between China and Japan remain high amid territorial disputes and Tokyo’s close security alignment with Washington. Beijing also protested recent meetings between Japanese officials and Taiwanese representatives.

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