China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM’s Taiwan comments

The Guardian•Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:46:38 AM

The diplomatic tensions between China and Japan have intensified following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks regarding Taiwan. Takaichi's assertion that Japan might respond militarily to any aggression against Taiwan has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing, leading to China's advisory against travel to Japan. This situation reflects a broader pattern of escalating disputes in the region, as highlighted by similar reports from BBC News and The Wall Street Journal, which emphasize China's anger over Japan's defense posture regarding Taiwan. The proximity of Taiwan to Japan further complicates these relations, underscoring the geopolitical stakes involved.

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