China, Japan and Taiwan
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Heavyweights clash as election of hawkish PM Sanae Takaichi and US policy unpredictability change calculus in region
Takaichi’s remarks stirred a firestorm, but her later clarifications highlight the limits on Japan’s involvement in a Taiwan crisis.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told lawmakers a conflict over Taiwan could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.
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Japan censures 'extremely inappropriate' remarks by Chinese envoy as Taiwan furore escalates
Japan said on Monday it had complained to China about "extremely inappropriate" remarks by one of its diplomats towards Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.