China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua delivered a stern warning to Japan on November 14, 2025, after Japanese political figures made what Beijing describes as "egregious statements" regarding the Taiwan region.
During a regular press briefing, Chen emphasised that "Taiwan is sacred territory of China, and the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair." He urged Japanese leaders to "immediately correct their mistake and retract their statements," or else "bear all the consequences that follow."
Chen framed the dispute within a deeply historical narrative, recalling that after the First Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895), Japan occupied the island of Taiwan for half a century. "The residents of Taiwan suffered immensely: hundreds of thousands were killed, and the local population was reduced to subjects of a lost nation with no political rights, no religious freedom and no cultural freedom," he said.
Looking ahead, Chen warned that if Japan "dares to interfere by force in the Taiwan question," China will "strike back head-on and crush such attempts resolutely." He stressed that resolving the Taiwan question and achieving complete national reunification is "an inherent requirement of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and "the shared aspiration of over 1.4 billion Chinese people."
For business and tech enthusiasts, this diplomatic flare-up adds uncertainty to an already complex regional landscape. Japan and the Chinese mainland share a multi-billion-dollar trade relationship, intricate supply chains, and close cultural exchanges that could feel the impact of heightened tensions.
Thought leaders and young global citizens will be watching how this standoff unfolds, with potential ripple effects across regional security and international cooperation. Meanwhile, residents of Taiwan are urged to recognise "the danger and harm of such actions" and join efforts to "safeguard the common home of the Chinese nation."
As global audiences track this developing story, the incident underscores how historical grievances continue to shape modern diplomacy in East Asia, reminding us that the legacies of the past resonate in today's geopolitical debates.
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China warns Japan of consequences over its reamrks on Taiwan region
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