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World · 19 November 2025

Japan PM Takaichi Triggers Major Diplomatic Crisis With China Over Taiwan Military Response Comments

Japan PM Takaichi Triggers Major Diplomatic Crisis With China Over Taiwan Military Response Comments

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confronts her initial significant diplomatic challenge following controversial statements about potential military response to Chinese aggression toward Taiwan Beijing has responded with economic retaliation including travel warnings for Chinese citizens, diplomatic protests, and threats of further consequences, marking the most serious Japan-China diplomatic spat in years.

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