Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao summoned Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro on November 14, 2025, issuing a stern protest over what Beijing called "blatantly provocative" remarks about the Taiwan region by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The diplomatic clash comes amid heightened tensions in cross-strait relations.
Ambassador Wu stated that Takaichi's refusal to retract her comments constituted a direct challenge to China's core interests and violated the one-China principle enshrined in bilateral agreements. "Taiwan has been an inseparable part of Chinese territory since ancient times," Wu emphasized, adding that any external interference in reunification efforts would be met with decisive countermeasures.
The dispute centers on what Chinese officials characterize as Japan's "misjudgment" of regional security dynamics. Wu specifically warned against military posturing, stating: "Armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait would constitute aggression." Analysts suggest the strong language reflects Beijing's growing impatience with perceived challenges to its sovereignty claims.
This development occurs against the backdrop of renewed focus on Asia's post-War political order, with Chinese officials accusing Tokyo of undermining international norms. Japan has yet to issue an official response to the latest diplomatic protest.
