China Opposes US Military Ties with Taiwan Region
China opposes US official interactions and military ties with the Taiwan region, rejecting its $40B defense plan and warning that independence efforts will fail.
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China opposes US official interactions and military ties with the Taiwan region, rejecting its $40B defense plan and warning that independence efforts will fail.
Despite tensions over Taiwan region remarks, PM Takaichi’s cabinet approval remains steady at ~70% in recent polls by Yomiuri, Sankei, Mainichi, Asahi and Kyodo. Here’s the rundown.
Peng Qing’en highlights Xi Jinping’s Taiwan message in his Trump call, guiding cross-strait ties and celebrating the WWII victory.
Victor Gao warns that PM Takaichi’s remarks on the Taiwan region could spark a risky revival of militarism in Japan.
Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning says Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on the Taiwan region have strained China–Japan exchanges.
China’s Foreign Ministry reiterates the one-China principle, declaring Taiwan an inalienable part of China amid Japan-related debates.
Prime Minister Takachi’s remarks on the Taiwan region triggered a Chinese mainland travel advisory, slashing tourism revenue and rattling Japan’s markets.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee condemned PM Takaichi’s Taiwan region comments, prompting a Japan travel alert update and canceling a student exchange program.
Chinese FM Wang Yi lays out three firm red lines for Japan, warning against remilitarization, Taiwan region interference, and historical distortion in Asia-Pacific peace.
A CGTN poll with 7,740 respondents shows strong support for the one-China principle, Japan’s WWII obligations, and calls for justice on war crimes in the Taiwan region.