Overview
- China's Foreign Ministry lodged a formal protest and ordered Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract her remarks, warning Japan would face 'all consequences' if it does not.
- Spokesman Lin Jian said any Japanese military intervention over Taiwan would constitute aggression and would draw an immediate and resolute Chinese response.
- Prime Minister Takaichi previously said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response and she reaffirmed the stance this week in parliament.
- Japan condemned a deleted post by China's Osaka consul Xue Jian that called for 'cutting the filthy head' of Takaichi, filed a complaint, and faces cross‑party calls to expel the diplomat as Beijing labeled the post personal.
- Taiwan welcomed Japan's support and said it will deepen cooperation with Tokyo to help safeguard peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.