Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, particularly regarding Taiwan’s bid to join AUKUS and its international relations.
• China views Taiwan’s actions as opportunistic and a threat to regional stability, particularly in relation to Japan and the US.
• Taiwan asserts its independence and rejects any notion of reunification with China, emphasizing its sovereignty.
• Recent diplomatic activities, including calls between Xi and Trump, highlight the ongoing geopolitical complexities involving Taiwan.
• China’s military concerns about Japan’s military capabilities are intertwined with its stance on Taiwan.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China criticizes Taiwan’s request to join AUKUS as an opportunistic move that undermines regional stability.
• Chinese officials have responded to US-Japan discussions about Taiwan, emphasizing their disapproval of any foreign interference.
• China’s Foreign Ministry has labeled Japan’s diplomatic stance as muddled and an attempt to avoid confrontation with China.
• China’s military is wary of Japan’s increasing military capabilities, particularly its submarine and missile strengths, which are perceived as threats.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan’s Premier has reiterated that reunification with China is not an option for the Taiwanese people.
• Taiwan welcomes international delegations, such as Panama’s, despite reported pressure from China to isolate Taiwan diplomatically.
• Taiwan’s security head clarified historical inaccuracies regarding China’s role in WWII, asserting Taiwan’s distinct identity.
• Taiwan aims to play a role in easing tensions between Japan and China, highlighting its diplomatic engagement efforts.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] A steady China-US consensus becomes ever more crucial as Japan keeps creating risks: Global Times editorial - Global Times (11/25/2025)
2. [en-US] Asking to join AUKUS an opportunist move by the island of Taiwan - Global Times (11/25/2025)
3. [en-US] Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
4. [en-US] Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20 - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
5. [en-US] Why China’s PLA is wary of Japanese submarine and missile strengths - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
6. [en-US] Chinese FM spokesperson responds to US-Japan leaders’ phone call reportedly discussing Taiwan question - Global Times (11/25/2025)
7. [en-US] Japan’s repetition of ’no change in stance’ is in fact an attempt to muddle through: Chinese FM - Global Times (11/25/2025)
8. [en-US] Canada, Taiwan-based groups seeking to subvert power: Hong Kong’s Chris Tang - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
9. [en-US] Trump talks to Japanese PM hours after his overnight call with China’s Xi - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
10. [en-US] Xi and Trump hold talks over phone - China Daily (11/24/2025)
11. [en-US] Delegation from Panama arrives - Taipei Times (11/25/2025)
12. [en-US] Taiwan security head clarifies PRC did not fight in WWII - Taiwan News (11/25/2025)
13. [en-US] Panama lawmakers arrive in Taiwan despite reported China pressure - Focus Taiwan (11/25/2025)
14. [en-US] Headed north, Huang hoping Taiwan can help ease Japan-China tensions - Focus Taiwan (11/25/2025)
15. [en-US] ‘Taiwan reunification not an option’: Premier - Focus Taiwan (11/25/2025)
16. [en-US] Xi gives attention to Taiwan issue in latest call with Trump: Experts - Focus Taiwan (11/25/2025)
17. [en-US] ‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people: premier - Taipei Times (11/24/2025)
18. [en-US] Chinese officials denied Taiwan entry - Taipei Times (11/24/2025)
19. [en-US] Lawmakers condemn PRC’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ - Taipei Times (11/24/2025)
20. [en-US] Japan to deploy missiles on Yonaguni - Taipei Times (11/24/2025)