Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Japan are escalating, particularly regarding remarks about Taiwan.
• China’s diplomatic responses include condemnation of Japanese officials’ comments on Taiwan.
• Taiwan is closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing resilience against China’s threats.
• Public sentiment in Japan is mixed, with some citizens urging restraint regarding Taiwan-related rhetoric.
• Taiwan’s government is actively engaging in discussions about regional security and its implications.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China’s UN envoy criticized Japan’s Minister Takaichi for her remarks on Taiwan, calling them erroneous and provocative.
• Chinese officials are urging Japan to take concrete actions to translate its commitments into reality regarding regional security.
• China views Japan’s comments on Taiwan as a reopening of historical wounds, reflecting unresolved wartime legacies.
• Public sentiment among Chinese nationals in Japan is cautious, with an awareness of rising anti-China sentiment.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan’s National Security Bureau reports that the China-Japan diplomatic spat over Taiwan is unlikely to resolve soon.
• Taiwanese officials assert that China’s threats against Taiwan will not succeed in intimidating the island.
• Taiwan’s lawmakers are encouraging the public to support Japanese goods in response to the diplomatic tensions.
• Taiwan expresses regret over the lack of acknowledgment of its accession in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
• Taiwanese experts analyze the China-Japan diplomatic conflict, suggesting it may not be as straightforward as it appears.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] China, US hold ‘candid’ security talks amid Japan, South China Sea tensions - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
2. [en-US] China’s UN envoy pours fresh scorn on Japan’s ‘unrepentant’ Takaichi - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
3. [en-US] For Chinese in Japan, life goes on – but with an eye on public sentiment - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
4. [en-US] Ambassador Fu Cong sends letter to UN secretary-general, condemning Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan - news.cgtn.com (11/22/2025)
5. [en-US] South Korea’s balancing act at risk as China-Japan tensions mount - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
6. [en-US] ‘Limited alternatives’: why Japan will struggle to replace China’s tourists - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
7. [en-US] Chinese envoy sends letter to UN chief over Japanese PM’s erroneous remarks on Taiwan, to be distributed to all member states - Global Times (11/22/2025)
8. [en-US] Exclusive: More than thousand Japanese gather in front of PM’s official residence asking Takaichi not to hype up a war - Global Times (11/21/2025)
9. [en-US] FM urges Japan to earnestly translate commitments into concrete actions - Global Times (11/21/2025)
10. [en-US] Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks reopen wounds of Japan’s wartime legacy - news.cgtn.com (11/21/2025)
11. [en-US] Chinese actress Fan Bingbing named best actress at Golden Horse Awards - Focus Taiwan (11/22/2025)
12. [en-US] Japan likely to enhance security: NSB - Taipei Times (11/22/2025)
13. [en-US] China-Japan spat over Taiwan contingency unlikely to end soon: NSB report - Focus Taiwan (11/22/2025)
14. [en-US] China’s threats against Taiwan ‘will not work,’ says Puma Shen - Focus Taiwan (11/22/2025)
15. [en-US] Japan PM rejects demands to retract Taiwan comments - Taipei Times (11/21/2025)
16. [en-US] Lawmakers urge public to buy Japanese goods - Taipei Times (11/21/2025)
17. [en-US] Taiwan expresses regret after CPTPP does not address its accession - Taipei Times (11/21/2025)
18. [en-US] FDA ends import restrictions on Fukushima foods - Taipei Times (11/21/2025)
19. [en-US] Donovan’s Deep Dives: The origins of Taiwan’s blue-green politics - Taipei Times (11/21/2025)
20. [en-US] ANALYSIS China-Japan diplomatic spat not what it seems: Taiwan experts - Focus Taiwan (11/21/2025)