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Japanese Lawmaker's Taiwan Visit Ignites China Tensions

1/6/2026

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Hei Seki, a Japanese lawmaker, arrived in Taipei on January 6, 2026.
China sanctioned him for allegedly spreading false information about Taiwan and other sensitive issues.
Seki said Taiwan is an independent country.
China's foreign ministry dismissed his remarks as the rantings of petty villains.
The visit highlights ongoing tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan and disputed territories.

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Hei Seki, a Japanese lawmaker, arrived in Taipei on January 6, 2026.
China sanctioned him for allegedly spreading false information about Taiwan and other sensitive issues.
Seki said Taiwan is an independent country.
China's foreign ministry dismissed his remarks as the rantings of petty villains.
The visit highlights ongoing tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan and disputed territories.