China has lodged strong protests with Japan following comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan, escalating tensions between the two Asian neighbours. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that Beijing had made “serious representations” to Tokyo over what it sees as interference in its internal affairs.

Beijing Warns Against “Provocations”

Speaking at a regular press briefing, Lin criticised Takaichi’s recent remarks, describing them as a “provocation” that could harm bilateral ties. He urged Japan to stop making statements on the Taiwan issue, warning that such comments would “cause serious damage to China-Japan relations.”

Takaichi had told Japanese lawmakers on Friday that a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan could pose a “survival-threateni

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