Overview
- NHK reports the government will seek accountability for the Osaka consul’s deleted post threatening to behead Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with calls across parties for a firm response up to possible expulsion.
- China’s deputy foreign minister Sun Weidong summoned Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi on November 13 to lodge a formal protest and demanded Japan retract the Taiwan-related remarks or face consequences.
- The PRC Defense Ministry warned Japan would suffer a “crushing defeat” if it used force in a Taiwan contingency, calling Takaichi’s comments dangerous interference.
- Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office condemned newly approved U.S. sales of aircraft and fighter parts to Taiwan worth about $330 million, saying the move undermines China’s sovereignty and sends wrong signals to separatists.
- Japanese officials say they aim to stabilize relations and continue dialogue, while noting concern over China’s travel warning for Japan and potential harm to the tourism sector.