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A statement by Japanese Minister for Economic Security Sanae Takaichi, suggesting<\/a><\/span> that a Chinese intervention in Taiwan could constitute a “situation that threatens the survival” of her country and would necessitate the use of force, has strained relations between the two nations.<\/p>\n

Takaichi, a prominent conservative politician, said on Friday that China’s use of force around Taiwan could be described as an “existential threat.”<\/p>\n

Her comments drew sharp criticism from Beijing over the weekend. Chinese Consul General Xue Jian asked in a since-deleted post, “We have no choice but to cut off that dirty neck that has attacked us without hesitation. Are you ready?”<\/p>\n

Xue also criticized past statements by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other Japanese lawmakers that “a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency,” calling them “blatant interference in China’s internal affairs and a violation of sovereignty,” and said these statements should be retracted and apologized for.<\/p>\n

On Monday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said that Tokyo had protested to Beijing over Xue’s post on X.<\/p>\n

Kihara stated, “While the exact intent of (Xue’s) post is not entirely clear, we must say that this comment is… extremely inappropriate.”<\/p>\n

Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also lodged a “strong protest,” demanding the post be deleted. Kihara asked China for an explanation.<\/p>\n

This dispute suggests that Japan-China relations may face challenges, despite a cordial meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.<\/p>\n

Takaichi has pledged to strengthen the military and angered China by meeting with the Taiwanese representative attending the summit, a day after Xi’s meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister.<\/p>\n

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Xue’s post was a personal one, “directed at the erroneous and dangerous statements aimed at separating Taiwan from Chinese territory and advocating for military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.”<\/p>\n

Lin accused some Japanese politicians and media of exaggerating the issue to confuse public perception and divert attention.<\/p>\n

Lin stated that China had conveyed “serious complaints and protests” to Japan over Takaichi’s remarks.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson asked, “Is Japan trying to challenge China’s core interests and obstruct the great cause of China’s reunification? Where does Japan intend to take China-Japan relations?”<\/p>\n

The latest diplomatic tension began on Friday when Takaichi was asked in parliament about scenarios that could pose a threat to Japan.<\/p>\n

The conservative minister gave examples such as China imposing a naval blockade on Taiwan and conducting military operations to prevent US forces from coming to its aid.<\/p>\n

Takaichi said, “If the use of warships and military actions are involved, this could certainly become a situation that threatens our survival, where Japan could use force for defense.”<\/p>\n

When her words were interpreted as a deviation from the statements of her predecessors, sparking a debate, Takaichi later backtracked, pledging that her remarks were within the previous official line.<\/p>\n

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