China has confirmed that Premier Li Qiang will not meet with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the upcoming Group of 20 summit in South Africa, as diplomatic tensions over Taiwan continue to escalate. The announcement, made by the Chinese foreign ministry on Monday, underscores the growing strain between the two Asian neighbours following Tokyo’s recent comments on Taiwan.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Takaichi’s remarks had “seriously damaged the political foundation” of Sino-Japanese relations. She urged Japan to withdraw its “wrongful statements” to prevent further deterioration in ties.

Tokyo’s Taiwan Remarks Stir Diplomatic Backlash

Earlier this month, Takaichi told Japan’s parliament that a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military respon

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