China has called on Japan to publicly define its position regarding the Taiwan region during a diplomatic exchange this week. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning pressed Tokyo on November 24, 2025, to substantiate its claims of maintaining a "consistent stance" amid growing concerns about regional stability.
"If Japan continues to obscure its position while taking provocative actions, such behavior undermines the one-China principle and jeopardizes bilateral relations," Mao stated during a regular press briefing. The remarks follow recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that Chinese officials claim violate the spirit of four foundational political agreements between the two nations.
Analysts note this development occurs as cross-strait relations remain a focal point in Asian geopolitics. The Chinese mainland has consistently emphasized that adherence to the one-China principle forms the bedrock of its diplomatic engagements, particularly with APEC members like Japan.
Business leaders and political observers are closely monitoring how this diplomatic friction might affect economic cooperation between Asia's second- and third-largest economies. The Taiwan Strait continues to be a critical channel for global trade, with over $3 trillion in annual shipping traffic.
