Japan Stands Firm on Taiwan Stance Despite China's Anger

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stirred the pot by talking about Taiwan. She suggested Japan might get involved if things get heated in the Taiwan Strait. China is not happy about this. They say her words are meddling in their business and a big no-no. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lin Jian, said Takaichi should take back what she said. If she doesn't, China says Japan will face the music. But Takaichi isn't backing down. She says her words are in line with Japan's usual stance. Things got even tenser when a Chinese diplomat, Xue Jian, posted some wild stuff online. He talked about cutting off Takaichi's head. Japan's government called this "not cool" and said they might kick Xue out of the country. Japan is a big deal in East Asia. It's a key ally for the U. S. and a major player in the region. The U. S. is watching the situation closely but hasn't said much publicly. Meanwhile, the U. S. met with a leader from Taiwan's opposition party. They said they want to avoid war and handle things peacefully. But with all this back and forth, it's anyone's guess how things will play out.