Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks Spark Japan-China Diplomatic Row

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis suggestion of potential military response to a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan has sparked diplomatic tension with China. Takaichis comments, made just days after meeting with a Taiwanese representative, have been criticized by Beijing as interference in its internal affairs. China views Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out using force to take control. Takaichi later clarified that an attack on U.S. warships defending Taiwan could require Tokyo to intervene militarily. The ongoing dispute threatens to strain relations between Asias two largest economies, with U.S. officials stating that Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered his military to be ready to take Taiwan by 2027. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.