Overview
- China summoned Japan's ambassador and demanded a retraction, calling Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan "openly provocative and dangerous."
- Japan summoned the Chinese ambassador to lodge a strong protest after China's Osaka consul, Xue Jian, posted and deleted a threatening message about Takaichi.
- Beijing warned that any interference in its reunification efforts would face a harsh response, elevating the tone of official statements.
- Takaichi said a Taiwan conflict could threaten Japan's survival and cited the right to collective self‑defense, later saying she would avoid discussing specific scenarios.
- The United States approved about $330 million in spare parts and equipment for Taiwan's military, a sale Taipei says supports readiness and Beijing opposes.