Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks chill China–Japan ties
Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks spark Beijing warnings, travel advisories, and a chill in China–Japan relations.
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Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Strain Sino-Japan Relations
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on the Taiwan question drew stern protests from Beijing, raising tensions and spotlighting challenges ahead for Sino-Japan relations.