This week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has refused to retract her erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question, drawing a sharp response from the Chinese mainland.
This past Monday, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump. The leaders touched on a range of topics, with Trump emphasizing that Washington "understands how important the Taiwan question is to the Chinese mainland."
Foreign Minister Wang Yi of the Chinese mainland said Takaichi's comments "crossed a red line," underscoring that the Taiwan question remains the mainland's "reddest of red lines." Experts on today's edition of The Hub noted that provocative language on sensitive issues could further strain China-Japan relations.
With Tokyo yet to clarify the prime minister's stance, business leaders, policy watchers and travelers across East Asia are keeping a close eye on how this diplomatic impasse could affect regional stability and economic ties. Many analysts warn that without de-escalation, tensions may spill over into trade, technology partnerships and tourism.
As the situation unfolds, the Asia-Pacific community looks on, hopeful for dialogue over discord, and for leaders on all sides to steer toward constructive engagement.
Reference(s):
China-Japan fallout continues as Takaichi refuses to backdown
cgtn.com
