🚨 This week, Beijing reacted strongly after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a Taiwan contingency would be a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. The blunt link between the Taiwan region and Japan's security has crossed what China sees as an inviolable red line on the Taiwan question.
Why the uproar?
The Taiwan question sits at the core of China's core interests—any challenge is met with fierce pushback in the Chinese mainland. Official statements from Beijing stressed that no country, including Japan, has a legal basis to treat Taiwan as a separate security issue.
Mistake #1: Violating post-war order
Takaichi's remarks clash with historical agreements like the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, which clearly placed Taiwan under Chinese sovereignty after World War II.
Mistake #2: Ignoring history
Japan normalized ties with the People's Republic of China decades ago, recognizing the one-China principle. Claiming a "special relationship" with Taiwan region authorities breaks that hard-earned consensus.
Mistake #3: Provocation over diplomacy
By framing a cross-strait scenario as a direct threat to Japan's survival, Takaichi has upped the stakes and risked adding fuel to a regional flashpoint.
It's like a game of Jenga: pull one wrong block and the whole tower shakes. 🎲
China's response shows that discussions about the Taiwan question will trigger strong diplomatic and strategic reactions in the Chinese mainland—this red line is not up for debate. 🔥🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
