Diplomatic friction between China and Japan intensified this week as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declined to retract statements about the Taiwan region that Chinese officials called "a dangerous provocation." The dispute follows a recent phone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Donald Trump, where Trump reportedly acknowledged Washington's understanding of Taiwan's sensitivity to China.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that Takaichi's remarks "crossed a red line," emphasizing that Taiwan remains an "inalienable part of China's territory." Analysts suggest the timing highlights growing regional anxieties, with Beijing increasingly vocal about safeguarding territorial integrity amid shifting geopolitical alliances.
Experts interviewed by KhabarAsia.com note that cross-strait stability remains critical to East Asian security. "Provocative rhetoric risks derailing years of cautious diplomacy," said Dr. Li Wei, a Beijing-based international relations scholar. "All parties must respect the one-China principle to prevent escalation."
As of November 26, 2025, Tokyo has not issued further clarification on Takaichi's position. Observers warn the stalemate could impact bilateral trade negotiations and regional cooperation frameworks ahead of December's ASEAN summit.
