China Says Japan 'Crossed a Red Line' After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Japan had "crossed a red line" after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Japan might respond militarily if China imposed a blockade or took other hostile action against Taiwan. Wang described the remarks as "shocking" and warned they sent the wrong signal about potential intervention. The exchange has heightened tensions between Beijing and Tokyo and underscores regional concern over stability in East Asia.

12:02 AM, 11/24/2025Security

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday accused Japan of having "crossed a red line" after recent remarks by Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, who suggested Japan might consider a military response if China imposed a naval blockade or took other hostile actions against Taiwan.

In a statement posted on the Chinese Foreign Ministry website, Wang called Takaichi's comments "shocking," saying they sent "the wrong signal" and risked signaling an intention to intervene militarily in what Beijing regards as an internal Chinese matter. "It is shocking that Japan’s current leaders have publicly sent the wrong signal of attempting military intervention in the Taiwan issue, said things they shouldn’t have said, and crossed a red line that should not have been touched," he said.

The exchange raises tensions between Beijing and Tokyo over Taiwan, a sensitive regional issue. Observers say such rhetoric increases the risk of misunderstanding and escalation at a time when many governments are already closely monitoring security developments in East Asia.

Takaichi, who took office earlier this month, framed her remarks as a warning against actions that would threaten regional stability. Critics warn, however, that public talk of military responses can inflame diplomatic disputes and make de-escalation more difficult.

Context: Taiwan is claimed by Beijing but is self-governed; any suggestion of external military involvement is likely to draw strong reactions from multiple regional actors and complicate relations among China, Japan and other partners.

China Says Japan 'Crossed a Red Line' After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks

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