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China Blasts Japan's Taiwan Visit, Escalating Tensions

12/23/2025

Summary

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China condemned the visit of Japanese lawmakers to Taiwan as a violation of the one-China principle.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and criticized Japan.
He urged Japan to retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about military responses to a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan.
The visit, which included a meeting with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, escalates China-Japan tensions.

History

Historical Context

In 1971, the United Nations expelled Taiwan and recognized the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the sole representative of China, intensifying the one-China policy. This shift prompted Japan to establish formal relations with the PRC while maintaining unofficial ties with Taiwan. Recent visits by Japanese lawmakers to Taiwan highlight ongoing tensions over sovereignty and territorial claims, reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape in East Asia.

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Story summary

China condemned the visit of Japanese lawmakers to Taiwan as a violation of the one-China principle.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and criticized Japan.
He urged Japan to retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about military responses to a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan.
The visit, which included a meeting with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, escalates China-Japan tensions.

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