On Monday, Nov 24, at a daily briefing in Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning sharply criticized Japan's latest weapons deployment near the Taiwan region. Beijing warned the move is "extremely dangerous" and risks stoking regional tensions.
Sharp Words from Beijing
Mao Ning accused Tokyo of deliberately sowing discord and provoking military confrontation. "Japan's move is to deliberately create regional tensions and instigate military confrontation," she said, linking the deployment to "recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan" by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Defining Red Lines
China's spokesperson stressed that the Chinese mainland will never allow "Japanese right-wing forces to reverse the course of history," or external interference in the Taiwan region. "China has the resolve and the capability to safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity," Mao stated.
Global Ripples
Security analysts say the dispute amplifies concerns among G20 members over an arms build-up in East Asia. Investors and tech partners are watching closely, as the region's stability underpins vital supply chains and digital networks.
A Call for Dialogue
With diplomatic channels under strain, observers urge Tokyo and Beijing to engage in transparent talks. Many young global citizens and business leaders see open communication as key to easing fears and preserving cross-border cooperation.
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FM: Japan's deployment of arms near China's Taiwan extremely dangerous
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