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Beijing's Diplomat Slams Japan's Taiwan Intervention Remarks

3/8/2026

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Wang Yi, Beijing's top diplomat, warned against interference in Taiwan's reunification and criticized Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for remarks on possible military intervention.
During a press conference, he questioned Japan's right to engage in Taiwan's affairs and affirmed Taiwan is part of China.
He labeled Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party the main threat to peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the remarks followed Takaichi's November comments heightening tensions.

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Wang Yi, Beijing's top diplomat, warned against interference in Taiwan's reunification and criticized Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for remarks on possible military intervention.
During a press conference, he questioned Japan's right to engage in Taiwan's affairs and affirmed Taiwan is part of China.
He labeled Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party the main threat to peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the remarks followed Takaichi's November comments heightening tensions.