China Warns Japan of 'Resolute Response' After PM Takaichi's Election Win

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Firstpost•09-02-2026, 16:42
China Warns Japan of 'Resolute Response' After PM Takaichi's Election Win
- •China issued a warning to Japan following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory.
- •Takaichi, seen as critical of Beijing, had previously suggested military intervention if Taiwan is attacked.
- •Beijing urged Japan to retract Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan and warned of consequences for rash actions.
- •Tensions escalated with China discouraging travel to Japan and military aircraft incidents.
- •China has reportedly restricted rare-earth exports to Japan and two pandas were returned to China.
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