Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, with China criticizing Japan’s remarks on Taiwan.
• Taiwanese officials express concern over China’s aggressive diplomatic stance, labeling it as ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy.
• Economic issues in China, such as weak retail sales, may impact its diplomatic assertiveness in the region.
• Cultural exchanges continue, with exhibitions showcasing Taiwanese and Fujian art in Taipei, indicating some level of soft diplomacy.
• Taiwan’s leadership faces criticism from China for perceived provocations and selling ‘war anxiety’.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Chinese diplomats are urging Japan to retract comments they consider erroneous regarding Taiwan, reflecting China’s sensitivity on the issue.
• China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy is evident in its aggressive responses to foreign criticism, particularly from Japan and Taiwan.
• Warnings have been issued to Taiwan’s leadership against actions that could provoke conflict, emphasizing China’s stance on sovereignty.
• China’s state media highlights the need for the US to recalibrate its strategic perception of China, particularly concerning Taiwan.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwanese officials criticize China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy as counterproductive and indicative of aggressive foreign policy.
• Reports indicate that China’s retail sales have weakened significantly, raising questions about its economic stability and potential impact on international relations.
• Taiwanese media highlight the lack of Chinese responses to cross-strait tourism issues, suggesting a disconnect in communication.
• Taiwan’s leadership is accused by Chinese media of creating unnecessary war anxiety among the populace, reflecting internal political tensions.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] Chinese envoy urges Japan to retract its erroneous remarks on Taiwan - news.cgtn.com (12/16/2025)
2. [en-US] UN envoy calls on Japan to retract Taiwan comments - China Daily (12/16/2025)
3. [en-US] Chinese diplomat again urges Japan to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan - 新华网 (12/15/2025)
4. [en-US] Paintings, calligraphy works from Fujian, Taiwan exhibited in Taipei - 新华网 (12/15/2025)
5. [en-US] Japan’s bid to ease tensions with China, Liu Cixin on AI: SCMP daily highlights - South China Morning Post (12/15/2025)
6. [en-US] Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai used personal ties to seek foreign sanctions: court ruling - South China Morning Post (12/15/2025)
7. [en-US] Mainland warns Taiwan leader against provoking conflict - China Daily (12/15/2025)
8. [en-US] Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te slammed for selling war anxiety - China Daily (12/15/2025)
9. [en-US] US urged to recalibrate its strategic perception of China - China Daily (12/15/2025)
10. [en-US] We hope US adjust its strategic perception of China, Chinese Defense Ministry responds to US recent negative claims on Taiwan - Global Times (12/15/2025)
11. [en-US] China retail sales weaken to worst since COVID-19 - Taipei Times (12/15/2025)
12. [en-US] China unanswering on cross-strait tourism issues - Taipei Times (12/15/2025)
13. [en-US] How Toyota bucked the trend in China - Taipei Times (12/15/2025)
14. [en-US] China’s ‘Wolf warrior’ diplomacy evident in Japan row: official - Taipei Times (12/15/2025)
15. [en-US] Japan will be without a panda for the first time in 50 years after twins leave Tokyo zoo - Taipei Times (12/15/2025)
16. [en-US] China, S Korea companies investigated for dumping - Taipei Times (12/15/2025)
17. [en-US] INTERVIEW China-Japan situation reflects ‘wolf warrior’ approach: Taiwan diplomat - Focus Taiwan (12/15/2025)
18. [en-US] China ‘rejects’ chips, outfoxing US: Sacks - Taipei Times (12/14/2025)
19. [en-US] Man named in filming of lawmaker and daughter - Taipei Times (12/14/2025)
20. [en-US] China Vanke’s paths to avoid default narrow after vote - Taipei Times (12/14/2025)