Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Taiwan escalate amid military exercises involving the US and Japan.
• China criticizes Japan for perceived interference in Taiwan affairs, while Taiwan appreciates Japan’s support.
• Taiwan’s government continues to assert its sovereignty, with officials emphasizing protection for ‘separatists’.
• Military movements in the Taiwan Strait are closely monitored by both China and Taiwan, indicating heightened alertness on both sides.
• Cultural and diplomatic exchanges between China and Japan are strained due to Taiwan-related remarks.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China views US-Japan military exercises as provocative and indicative of plans to support Taiwan independence.
• Chinese officials denounce Japan’s funding of pro-Japan activities in Taiwan, labeling it as indoctrination.
• The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticizes Taiwan’s DPP government for seeking independence through alliances with Japan.
• China and Russia jointly condemn Japan’s missile deployment plans near Taiwan, seeing it as a threat to regional stability.
• China has frozen youth exchange programs with Japan in response to comments made by Japanese officials regarding Taiwan.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan’s envoy expresses gratitude to Japan for recognizing the differences between Taiwan and China, highlighting diplomatic support.
• Taiwan’s government plans to protect individuals labeled as ‘separatists’ amid increasing tensions with China.
• Taiwan continues to assert its sovereignty, with officials responding to Chinese criticisms of their government policies.
• Taiwan’s military is actively monitoring foreign naval movements in the Taiwan Strait, indicating readiness to respond to potential threats.
• Taiwan’s legislative actions, such as easing eligibility for Chinese spouses to hold office, reflect ongoing domestic political dynamics.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] What US-Japan military exercises can tell us about their Taiwan conflict plans - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
2. [en-US] ‘A trampling on Constitution’: JCP lawmaker urges Takaichi to retract Taiwan-related remarks - Global Times (11/28/2025)
3. [en-US] Ayumi Hamasaki’s Shanghai show cancelled as China-Japan rift widens - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
4. [en-US] Beijing denounces Tokyo for funding pro-Japan indoctrination in China’s Taiwan region - news.cgtn.com (11/28/2025)
5. [en-US] DPP authorities’ act of ‘currying favor with Japan to seek independence’ is despicable: Chinese FM - Global Times (11/28/2025)
6. [en-US] China, Russia slam Japan’s plan to deploy missiles near Taiwan region - news.cgtn.com (11/28/2025)
7. [en-US] Exclusive | Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi Taiwan row - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
8. [en-US] PLA Eastern Theater Command monitors New Zealand navy ship during Taiwan Straits transit - Global Times (11/28/2025)
9. [en-US] Reunification will only make Taiwan better - China Daily (11/28/2025)
10. [en-US] Taiwan’s William Lai accused of stoking fear with 2027 countdown confusion - South China Morning Post (11/27/2025)
11. [en-US] Taiwan’s envoy thanks Japan for recognizing Taiwan-China differences - Focus Taiwan (11/28/2025)
12. [en-US] Bill easing Chinese spouses’ eligibility to hold office proceeds to committee - Focus Taiwan (11/28/2025)
13. [en-US] Taiwan to protect ‘separatists’: official - Taipei Times (11/27/2025)
14. [en-US] NZ says it sailed its largest navy ship through Taiwan Strait - Taipei Times (11/27/2025)
15. [en-US] Cabinet advances tax exemption plans - Taipei Times (11/27/2025)
16. [en-US] South Africa complains over Trump’s G20 ban - Taipei Times (11/27/2025)
17. [en-US] TPP-linked Chinese spouse detained over fraud, ‘infiltration’ suspicions - Focus Taiwan (11/27/2025)
18. [en-US] Prosecutors search homes of ex-TSMC executive in trade secrets case - Focus Taiwan (11/27/2025)
19. [en-US] KMT vows to defy Cabinet request, uphold local gov’t funding changes - Focus Taiwan (11/27/2025)
20. [en-US] President Lai extends condolences to victims of deadly Hong Kong fire - Focus Taiwan (11/27/2025)