China demands Takaichi correct Taiwan remarks as rift widens

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China's government called on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to correct her comments on Taiwan, as a diplomatic rift between Beijing and Tokyo widened. Japanese companies are reportedly caught in the crossfire of the dispute, and a report said Russian President Vladimir Putin exploited Takaichi's diplomatic opening with a move involving Japan Tobacco. The friction comes as Tokyo pushes a tougher cybersecurity agenda: Takaichi's administration announced an emergency cyberdefence package and plans a 'cyber rescue team' after dozens of businesses reported unauthorised access and possible client-data leaks.

Why it matters：A China-Japan dispute over Taiwan could disrupt trade and corporate ties between Asia's two largest economies and complicate regional security.

Key points

  • Beijing wants Takaichi to correct her Taiwan comments.
  • Japanese companies are reportedly caught in the dispute.
  • Japan unveiled an emergency cyberdefence package this week.

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