On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Chinese mainland’s foreign ministry issued a ⚠️ warning in response to Tokyo’s recent comments on the Taiwan region.
At a routine press briefing, spokesperson Mao Ning addressed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s erroneous remarks. According to Mao, these comments “fundamentally damaged the political foundation of China-Japan relations” and sparked public indignation across the Chinese mainland.
Beijing urged the Japanese side to retract its wrongful remarks, stop stirring trouble on China-related issues, and take concrete steps to admit and correct its mistakes. “If the Japanese side refuses to withdraw its wrongful remarks and continues its wrongdoing, the Chinese mainland will take strong and resolute countermeasures, and Japan will bear all the consequences,” Mao warned.
Why it matters: As two of Asia’s biggest economies and key players in regional security, China and Japan share deep trade ties and face common challenges—from supply chain shifts to climate change 🌏. But discussions around the Taiwan region can quickly become flashpoints, affecting investor confidence and diplomatic cooperation.
What’s next: Will Tokyo step back to ease tensions? Observers in both capitals will be watching closely in the coming days. For young professionals tracking market trends or students studying international relations, the next move could signal shifts in cross-border investments and travel plans ✈️.
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China warns countermeasures if Japan refuses to retract Taiwan remarks
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