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Heavyweights clash as election of hawkish PM Sanae Takaichi and US policy unpredictability change calculus in region
Chinese Type 055 destroyer among vessels to transit Osumi Strait on Tuesday, days after Beijing criticised PM: Japanese defence ministry.
Takaichi’s remarks stirred a firestorm, but her later clarifications highlight the limits on Japan’s involvement in a Taiwan crisis.
A Chinese official threatened to behead the Japanese prime minister after she suggested Japan could become involved in a war over Taiwan.
A diplomatic row between China and Japan has escalated after Chinese state media accused Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of “crossing the line” with Taiwan remarks, prompting calls in Tokyo to expel a Chinese diplomat.
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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.