Archive · 24 Nov 2025
China-Japan Tensions Rise Over Taiwan Remarks
China is very upset with Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, because she said Japan might help Taiwan if China attacks.
China thinks Japan is not qualified to be on the UN's important council.
The US is selling weapons to Taiwan to help protect it.
Hong Kong's leader also supports China's stance.
Many people in Japan support their Prime Minister, and some are not worried about China's reactions.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi for her remarks on Taiwan, calling them a 'red line' and demanding a response to defend sovereignty.
China questioned Japan's qualification to become a permanent UN Security Council member due to its wartime responsibilities and recent remarks.
The US confirmed selling Taiwan an advanced missile system worth nearly $700 million, part of a $1 billion weapons package in a week.
Hong Kong's leader John Lee supported China's diplomatic policy towards Japan and urged residents to be vigilant when traveling to Japan.
Despite the tensions, Japan's PM Takaichi enjoys high approval ratings, with about seven in ten voters approving of her government.
- Who
- China, Japan, US, Taiwan, Hong Kong
- What
- China criticizes Japan's PM, questions UNSC bid, and US sells weapons to Taiwan
- When
- November 2022
- Where
- China, Japan, Taiwan, US, Hong Kong
- Why
- To defend sovereignty, maintain international order, and provide defense
- Tensions
- Between China and Japan over Taiwan
- Weapon System
- National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)
- UNSC Permanent Members
- China, US, UK, France, Russia
