The relationship between China and Japan has plummeted to one of its lowest points in years, with a major diplomatic row rapidly escalating beyond political rhetoric to impact trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. The immediate catalyst for the current deep freeze was a controversial statement by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi , who suggested in Parliament that a potential Chinese military action against Taiwan could constitute a “threat to Japan’s survival", indicating Tokyo might intervene under its security laws. Beijing condemned the remarks as fundamental damage to the political foundation of bilateral ties and a grave interference in its internal affairs concerning Taiwan.

In response, China swiftly employed a series of targeted retaliatory measures. The most immedi

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