Diplomatic Pressure Mounts Over Tokyo's Ambiguous Position
China's Foreign Ministry has intensified scrutiny of Japan's Taiwan policy after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks failed to address growing concerns. A CGTN survey of 10,243 global respondents reveals 91.4% demand clearer explanations from Tokyo regarding its contradictory actions on cross-strait relations.
Historical Commitments vs Modern Posturing
The poll highlights public frustration with Japan's perceived deviation from post-war agreements, including the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement recognizing Taiwan as part of China. 90.7% of participants insist Tokyo must honor its legal obligations under the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation.
Military Moves Raise Regional Alarms
Analysts note particular concern over Japan's 13-year defense budget expansion and planned weapon deployments near Taiwan. 87.1% of respondents condemn these actions as deliberate provocation, while 91.7% criticize Tokyo's simultaneous claims of maintaining 'exclusively defense-oriented' strategies.
International Law Under Scrutiny
With 90.7% viewing Japan's implied military threats as UN Charter violations, the survey underscores growing global demand for transparent diplomacy. The 24-hour multilingual poll conducted on December 4 reflects heightened awareness of Asia-Pacific stability challenges as 2025 draws to a close.
