Japan has formally protested to China, denouncing recent comments by a Chinese diplomat as "extremely inappropriate" and threatening towards its Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. The situation has escalated diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Chinese Consul General Xue Jian posted a controversial comment on social media reacting to Takaichi's remarks about Japan potentially responding to a Chinese attack on Taiwan with military action. His comment was later deleted after stirring outrage.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated that while the exact intent of Xue's post was unclear, it was undeniably inappropriate, prompting a strong protest lodged by Japan's foreign ministry. The incident has sparked further diplomatic discourse, including input from the U.S. Ambassad

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