Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Strain China-Japan Exchanges
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning warns that Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments on the Taiwan region have undermined China-Japan exchanges, raising concerns for bilateral ties.
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