Overview
- China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong met Japan’s Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi in Beijing on November 13 at China’s request.
- Beijing condemned the remark as “extremely malicious,” demanded its withdrawal, and warned it would “surely strike directly” if others interfered with China’s reunification.
- Ambassador Kanasugi explained the intent of the Diet answer, set out Japan’s position, and rebutted China’s protest.
- Japan lodged a strong protest over Osaka-based Chinese Consul Xue Jian’s threatening post on X and requested appropriate corrective action.
- Japan’s ‘存立危機事態’ designation enables broader support measures in crises affecting national survival, and applying it to a Taiwan scenario carries significant policy and alliance implications.