Overview
- The measures took effect Monday, freezing any assets he holds in mainland China, banning his entry to China, Hong Kong and Macao, and prohibiting dealings with him by Chinese entities and individuals.
- China’s Foreign Ministry cited his advisory role to Taiwan’s Cabinet and involvement in a Taipei tabletop exercise as violations of the one‑China principle.
- Japan’s government called the action regrettable and criticized unilateral steps that appear to intimidate citizens for differing views.
- Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry expressed serious concern and said Beijing has no jurisdiction over lawful international exchanges on the island.
- It is the second sanction on a Japanese figure this year after lawmaker Hei Seki was targeted in September, reflecting tensions sharpened by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s November remarks on possible defense action if a Taiwan crisis threatened Japan.