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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mari Yamaguchi and Ken Moritsugu

Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi's remarks over Taiwan

South Korea APEC - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Japan was involved in a war of words with China on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation" for Japan requiring the use of force.

Takaichi, who is known to be pro-Taipei, said Friday that Chinese use of force around Taiwan would qualify as “an existential threat”.

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