In early November 2025, just three weeks into her premiership, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi caused a diplomatic earthquake with a bold statement.
At a session in Japan’s Diet last week, Takaichi warned that a "use of force on Taiwan by the Chinese mainland could become a survival-threatening situation for Japan." She didn’t rule out the possibility of Japan stepping in militarily to defend peace across the Taiwan Strait 🌏💥.
Beijing fired back almost instantly with stern diplomatic protests and rolled out an unprecedented wave of countermeasures. The Chinese mainland even conducted live-fire drills at sea near the strait, a clear show of force in response to Tokyo’s warning 🔥🚢.
According to Sourabh Gupta, Senior Fellow at the Institute for China-America Studies, “Takaichi’s remarks reflect growing unease in Tokyo over regional security. The Japanese leadership is recalibrating its stance in light of shifting power dynamics in Asia.”
These developments underscore how sensitive cross-strait ties remain and highlight a new chapter of high-stakes diplomacy in East Asia. Stay tuned as tensions evolve! 🔍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
