Chinese Foreign Ministry says Japan must retract Taiwan-related remarks

China's Foreign Ministry has demanded that Japan retract comments made by Prime Minister Sanaen Takaichi regarding Taiwan, warning of consequences if not addressed. Spokesperson Lin Jian criticized Takaichi's remarks on military intervention in the Taiwan Strait as provocative and infringements on China's sovereignty.

He emphasized that Taiwan is China's internal matter and rebuked Japan's interference as undermining international norms and damaging relations. Lin declared that China would respond swiftly to any military actions by Japan in the region. He urged Japan to reflect on its history and avoid further provocations.