Beijing Demands Retraction of Japan PM's Taiwan Comments, Fueling 'Internal Interference' Outcry
The Chinese government has once again demanded the retraction of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's parliamentary statement regarding a potential Taiwan contingency. This demand, issued following Japan's general election, has sparked strong backlash on Japanese social media, with many users condemning it as "interference in internal affairs." According to reports, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs not only called for the retraction of PM Takaichi's response but also emphasized that Japan "should demonstrate with concrete actions its sincerity in safeguarding the political foundation of China-Japan relations." The spokesperson further stated that "China's policy towards Japan maintains stability and continuity and will not change because of a single Japanese election." In response, Japanese internet users largely criticized China's demand as "incorrigible" and "foolish," with many advoca...