China has issued a stark warning to Japan, saying Tokyo would face a “crushing defeat” if it intervenes militarily over Taiwan, and simultaneously advised Chinese nationals to avoid travel to Japan as tensions escalate.
China warned Japan it would face a “crushing defeat” if it intervenes militarily over Taiwan, after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi suggested a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s survival. pic.twitter.com/DXLeKiZ7ey
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In a statement, People’s Liberation Army spokesperson Jiang Bin said Japan would “pay a heavy price” should it use force regarding the Taiwan issue, which Beijing regards as an internal affair. The warning came after comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting Japanese military intervention could be triggered by a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
At the same time, China’s foreign ministry advised Chinese citizens to “stay away” from visits to Japan citing the “significant risks” from deteriorating bilateral relations. Tokyo has taken diplomatic steps in response, summoning the Chinese ambassador over a controversial post by China’s consul general in Osaka.
The dramatic escalation reflects deep-seated grievances tied to Japan’s wartime past, Beijing’s territorial claims over Taiwan, and recent shifts in Japan’s defence policy including possible nuclear submarine acquisition. Analysts say the intensity of China’s rhetoric signals a widening diplomatic rift with Tokyo, heightening the risk of miscalculation in the region.
