Daijiworld Media Network – Beijing

Beijing, Nov 14: China sharply escalated its criticism of Japan on Thursday, demanding that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi withdraw what it called her “egregious” comments on Taiwan, and warning that Tokyo would “bear all consequences” if it failed to do so.

The diplomatic dispute began after Ms. Takaichi told Japan’s parliament last week that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could create a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, potentially triggering a military response under national security laws.

Addressing reporters in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the remarks as “crude interference” in China’s internal affairs, calling them a “heavy blow” to already strained China–Japan relations. Reiterating Beijing’s long-sta

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