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Japan and China Clash Over Taiwan Tensions
Washington, USATuesday, November 25, 2025
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Japan Responds to China's Accusations
Japan recently shot back at China after a letter from China to the United Nations accused Japan of threatening to use force over Taiwan.
- Japan's Ambassador to the UN, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, called the letter "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated."
- The dispute began when China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, wrote to the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, about a statement made by Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- Takaichi had said that if China attacked Taiwan, Japan might respond with military action.
Japan's Stance on Defense
Yamazaki clarified Japan's stance, stating that Japan's policy is "passive defense."
- This means Japan won't take military action unless it is directly attacked.
- Therefore, China's claim that Japan would act first is not accurate.
Tensions Between Japan and China
This back-and-forth highlights the tense relationship between Japan and China.
- China has been very critical of Takaichi, calling her remarks a "grave violation of international law."
- This has led to some problems, like concerts by Japanese musicians being canceled in China.
- However, Takaichi seems to have support from the U.S.
- She recently spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, who told her she could call him anytime.
The Taiwan Dispute
The situation is tricky because Taiwan is a major point of contention.
- China says Taiwan is part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to take control.
- Taiwan, however, says only its people can decide its future.
- This dispute is making things complicated for everyone involved.
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