China Rebukes Japan Over Taiwan Remarks as G20 Ends Without Takaichi–Li Meeting

Overview

• Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi called Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments “shocking,” said Japan crossed a “red line,” and alleged an attempt at military intervention.
• Japan’s foreign ministry dismissed Beijing’s claims as “totally unacceptable” and said the nation’s commitment to peace remains unchanged.
• Beijing lodged a formal letter with UN chief António Guterres that framed Takaichi’s remarks as a grave breach of international law.
• China imposed retaliatory measures that included economic steps, a travel warning for tourists, and the recall of its ambassador to Japan, according to reports.
• At the G20, Takaichi and China’s premier Li Qiang did not hold talks as she said she remains open to dialogue, and a senior Japanese official cautioned that repairing ties could take four to five years.