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Summary:

The Hindu e-Paper, dated December 16, 2025, reports that China is again demanding Japan retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statement suggesting a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun accused Japan of avoiding clarity and being evasive on critical issues, reiterating China’s firm opposition to Takaichi’s comments. The article notes that relations between the two countries are at a low point following the Prime Minister’s remarks.

News Article:

China Reasserts Demand for Japan to Retract Taiwan Comments

Beijing, December 16, 2025 – China has once again called on Japan to retract comments made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, escalating tensions between the two nations. Speaking at a press briefing today, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticized Japan for “squeezing toothpaste” and “burying nails” on key issues, suggesting a lack of clarity and obfuscation in their approach.

The demand stems from remarks made by Takaichi over a month ago, in which she stated that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could be considered an existential threat to Japan, potentially triggering a military response from Tokyo.

“Beijing is firmly opposed to this,” Guo Jiakun stated, underscoring China’s strong disapproval of the Prime Minister’s stance. The incident has further strained diplomatic relations between the two countries, already at their lowest point in recent years following Takaichi’s controversial suggestion. The original article was published in The Hindu, an Indian newspaper.

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