China is sending a clear message: if Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on the Taiwan Strait cross a line, the Chinese mainland is ready to hit back 🚀. Last week at a Diet meeting, PM Takaichi warned that a forceful move in the Taiwan Strait "could threaten Japan's survival." She refused to back down, even after serious protests from Beijing.
In the early hours of Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong "following instructions from superiors," summoned the Japanese ambassador and called the remarks "extremely wrong and dangerous." This phrase hints at Beijing's highest levels getting involved ⚠️.
Other big players, like the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office and the Ministry of National Defense, also voiced strong objections. Experts say this isn't just routine diplomacy—China has labeled Takaichi's comment a core national interest, demanding Japan "reflect and correct its mistakes, leaving zero ambiguity."
The Foreign Ministry even warned Japan must "bear all the consequences," while the Ministry of National Defense talked of a "crushing defeat" if Tokyo dares to take risks on Taiwan—words with serious military vibes 💥.
And there's a historical backdrop: 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Experts remind us that Japan's post-war pacifist charter, Article 9, bans the use of force, a cornerstone of East Asia's post-war order 🇺🇳.
In short, China has a playbook for Taiwan-related countermeasures and can pull the trigger anytime. This high-stakes drama shows just how sensitive the Taiwan question remains for both sides.
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Experts: China ready for countermeasures after Takaichi's provocation
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