Web Desk (MNN) – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a strong condemnation of recent comments made by a Japanese leader regarding a possible military response to a conflict over Taiwan.
The remarks come amid a diplomatic row that has been ongoing for more than two weeks. Wang Yi, China’s most senior official, stated that Japan had crossed a “red line” that must not be violated, according to a statement posted on the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Japan’s Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wang’s statement. However, on Saturday, the ministry rejected China’s claims as unacceptable and reaffirmed that Japan’s commitment to peace remains unchanged. A ministry statement said, “The letter not only contains rude and unreasonable content but also maliciously distorts historical facts.”
Observers have noted that Japan’s defiance has prompted global concern, leading countries and people to re-examine Japan’s historical record. The diplomatic confrontation has also established a clear red line regarding any Japanese military intervention over Taiwan, marking one of the most serious crises between the two nations in years.
China remains Japan’s second-largest export market after the United States, and it is expected to import around $125 billion worth of Japanese goods in 2024, including machinery, semiconductors, and automobiles.
