Japan Reaffirms Taiwan Policy Amid China's Opposition to US Arms Sale

Japan's Stance on Taiwan

• 🇯🇵 Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated that the government's policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, adhering to the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communiqué.
• 🗣️ Japan continues to strongly urge China to respond appropriately, emphasizing the importance of peaceful dialogue.
• 🕊️ The government reiterated its consistent position that issues surrounding the Taiwan Strait should be peacefully resolved through dialogue.

China's Reaction to US Arms Sale

• 🇨🇳 China has condemned the US arms sale to Taiwan, viewing it as a violation of the one-China principle and the US-China three joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 communiqué.
• ⚠️ Beijing warned that the arms sale seriously infringes upon China's sovereignty and security interests and violates international law.
• 📢 China has accused Japan of reviving 'wartime militarism' in response to comments made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Diplomatic Exchanges

• 🇯🇵 Japan lodged a protest against inappropriate statements made by Chinese diplomats and reiterated its call for China's appropriate response.
• 💬 Japan explained its position and the intent behind Prime Minister Takaichi's remarks to China in response to a protest from Beijing.
• 🚢 Japan stressed that the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait are crucial not only for Japan's security but also for the stability of the international community.