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Japan Protests Chinese Consul General's Alleged 'I'll Cut Off Your Dirty Head' Remark Regarding Taiwan Contingency

The Japanese government has lodged a protest with China regarding an alleged inflammatory remark by China's Consul General in Osaka, who reportedly said "I'll cut off your dirty head" in response to the Japanese government's statements on a potential Taiwan contingency. This remark has been widely circulated on social media, drawing strong criticism from many users. The problematic remark was reportedly posted on social media by China's Consul General in Osaka, Xue Jian. It is believed to have been made with Ms. Takaichi's response to a Taiwan contingency in mind, accompanied by an angry emoji and the question, "Are you prepared?" The post was later deleted. In response to this situation, the Japanese government expressed its protest to the Chinese side. However, on social media, many users criticized the government's response as "insufficient" and "too lenient," arguing that a mere protest is not enough. Former House of R...