China urges Japan to retract earlier remarks, calls Takaichi 'unrepentant'

BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry on Thursday (November 27) urged Japan to withdraw remarks on Taiwan, as a diplomatic dispute simmers between the two nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could justify Japanese military action, angering Beijing.
China demanded Japan withdraw the remarks and show commitment to bilateral relations.
Beijing warned its citizens about travel to Japan amid escalating diplomatic tensions.

The remarks come after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earlier this month told parliament that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan could justify a military response.

Her remark enraged Beijing, prompting it to warn its citizens against travel to its East Asian neighbour.

"We once again urge the Japanese side to reflect on and correct its mistakes, immediately withdraw the erroneous remarks, and take practical actions to manifest its commitments to China,” foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing.