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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 149 (from laksa093)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa149.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://apnews.com/article/japan-china-taiwan-emergency-takaichi-0cefc2b4e4f1cda16a4c8bfef033be2d\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://apnews.com/article/japan-china-taiwan-emergency-takaichi-0cefc2b4e4f1cda16a4c8bfef033be2d\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/japan-china-taiwan-emergency-takaichi-0cefc2b4e4f1cda16a4c8bfef033be2d","crawl_time":1776494553,"first_indexed_time":1762781402,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,apnews!\/article\/japan-china-taiwan-emergency-takaichi-0cefc2b4e4f1cda16a4c8bfef033be2d s443","src_root_hash":"13170802201813479149","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Japan PM's comments over Taiwan spark row with China | AP News","meta_descriptions":["Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan that could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring her country’s use of force have triggered war of words between Tokyo and Beijing."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]\nUpdated 4:28 AM GMT, November 11, 2025\nTOKYO (AP) — Japan was involved in a war of words with China this week after Prime Minister\nSanae Takaichi\nsaid a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring the use of force.\nTakaichi,\nwho was elected\nas the country’s first female prime minister last month, said Friday that Chinese use of force around Taiwan would qualify as “an existential threat.”\nHer comment sparked sharp criticisms from Beijing over the weekend.\n“We have no choice but cut off that dirty neck that has been lunged at us without hesitation. Are you ready?” Chinese Consul General Xue Jian said in a message posted on X, which was later deleted. Xue also criticized past remarks made by former Prime Minister\nShinzo Abe\nand other Japanese lawmakers that of “Taiwan emergency is Japan emergency” as “blatant interference of Chinese internal affairs and violation of sovereignty” that require a retraction and apology.\nOn Monday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had protested to Beijing over Xue’s X message.\n“While the intent of (Xue’s) post is not entirely clear, we must say the comment ... was extremely inappropriate,” Kihara said. Japan’s Foreign Ministry has since lodged a “strong protest” and demanded the post deleted. Kihara urged China to provide an explanation.\n1 MIN READ\n2 MIN READ\n2 MIN READ\nOn Tuesday, Kihara reassured that the Japanese government’s position on one-China policy is unchanged and that the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is essential not only to Japan’s national security but also for the international community.\nKihara said Tokyo provided the explanation in response to Beijing’s protest and request for clarification about Takaichi’s remarks. He reassured Japan’s intention to develop constructive and stable relationship with China, as the two leaders confirmed at their recent meeting.\nThe row suggests that Japan-China relations may not be smooth under Takaichi, despite what appeared to be a cordial meeting with Chinese leader\nXi Jinping\nin South Korea during the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Japan’s new leader has committed to beefing up the military and met Taiwan’s representative to the summit the day after her meeting with Xi, angering China.\nIn Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Xue’s post was a personal one “directed at the erroneous and dangerous remarks that attempt to separate Taiwan from China’s territory and advocate military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.”\nHe blamed some Japanese politicians and media for hyping the issue to confuse public perception and divert attention.\nChina has lodged “solemn complaints and protests” with Japan over Takaichi’s remarks, Lin said. “China urges Japan to immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs stop making provocations and crossing lines and not go further down the wrong path.”\n“Is Japan attempting to challenge China’s core interests and obstruct the great cause of China’s reunification?” he said. “Where does Japan intend to take China-Japan relations?”\nChina regards Taiwan part of its territory and has not renounced the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.\nThe latest diplomatic spat started on Friday when Takaichi was asked in parliament about scenarios that would constitute a threat to Japan.\nThe ultraconservative Takaichi cited the examples of a Chinese naval blockade on Taiwan and any military action to prevent the arrival of U.S. forces.\n“If it involves the use of warships and military actions, it could by all means become a survival-threatening situation” in which Japan could use force for defense, she said.\nHer response was seen as deviating from her predecessors’ remarks and triggering a controversy that caused her to backpedal later and pledge that her remarks were within the previous official line.\n___\nMoritsugu reported from Beijing.","attrs_markdown":"[Enable accessibility](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/japan-china-taiwan-emergency-takaichi-0cefc2b4e4f1cda16a4c8bfef033be2d)\n\n**0**\n\n[![AP Logo](https:\/\/assets.apnews.com\/19\/66\/bc546486408c8595f01753a9fbeb\/ap-logo-176-by-208.svg)](https:\/\/apnews.com\/)\n\nMenu\n\n- [World](https:\/\/apnews.com\/world-news)\n  \n  SECTIONS\n  \n  [Iran war](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/iran) [Russia-Ukraine war](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/russia-ukraine) [Español](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/noticias) [China](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/china) [Asia Pacific](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/asia-pacific) [Latin America](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/latin-america) [Europe](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/europe) [Africa](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/africa)\n  \n  TOP STORIES\n  \n  - [Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/us-iran-war-lebanon-israel-talks-pakistan-hormuz-17-april-2026-4bd5a29af608ecbd72356559b3c55d67)\n  - [Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hormuz-strait-iran-blockade-britain-france-10518e69aecbb986c9118ff42ab0ca02)\n  - [A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-united-states-e0412bb734d09aef492051c1730b5821)\n  \n  Newsletters\n  \n  [The Morning Wire Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.](https:\/\/apnews.com\/newsletters?id=Morning+Wire+Subscribers)\n  \n  [The Afternoon Wire Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.](https:\/\/apnews.com\/newsletters?id=Afternoon+Wire)\n  \n  [See All Newsletters](https:\/\/apnews.com\/newsletters)\n- [U.S.](https:\/\/apnews.com\/us-news)\n  \n  SECTIONS\n  \n  [Immigration](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/immigration) [Weather](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/weather) [Education](https:\/\/apnews.com\/education) [Transportation](https:\/\/apnews.com\/us-news\/transportation) [Abortion](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/abortion) [LGBTQ+](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/lgbtq) [Notable Deaths](https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/obituaries)\n  \n  TOP STORIES\n  \n  - [ICE went on a hiring spree. 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Are you ready?” Chinese Consul General Xue Jian said in a message posted on X, which was later deleted. Xue also criticized past remarks made by former Prime Minister [Shinzo Abe](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/shinzo-abe-obituary-de5d5c3a798e1ac4fde4073763cf76df) and other Japanese lawmakers that of “Taiwan emergency is Japan emergency” as “blatant interference of Chinese internal affairs and violation of sovereignty” that require a retraction and apology.\n\nOn Monday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had protested to Beijing over Xue’s X message.\n\n“While the intent of (Xue’s) post is not entirely clear, we must say the comment ... was extremely inappropriate,” Kihara said. Japan’s Foreign Ministry has since lodged a “strong protest” and demanded the post deleted. Kihara urged China to provide an explanation.\n\nRelated Stories\n\n[![This photo shows the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, March 24, 2026. 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He reassured Japan’s intention to develop constructive and stable relationship with China, as the two leaders confirmed at their recent meeting.\n\nThe row suggests that Japan-China relations may not be smooth under Takaichi, despite what appeared to be a cordial meeting with Chinese leader [Xi Jinping](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/apec-south-korea-trump-xi-983929607a2099d204173b6dd8690935) in South Korea during the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Japan’s new leader has committed to beefing up the military and met Taiwan’s representative to the summit the day after her meeting with Xi, angering China.\n\nIn Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Xue’s post was a personal one “directed at the erroneous and dangerous remarks that attempt to separate Taiwan from China’s territory and advocate military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.”\n\nHe blamed some Japanese politicians and media for hyping the issue to confuse public perception and divert attention.\n\nChina has lodged “solemn complaints and protests” with Japan over Takaichi’s remarks, Lin said. “China urges Japan to immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs stop making provocations and crossing lines and not go further down the wrong path.”\n\n“Is Japan attempting to challenge China’s core interests and obstruct the great cause of China’s reunification?” he said. “Where does Japan intend to take China-Japan relations?”\n\nChina regards Taiwan part of its territory and has not renounced the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.\n\nThe latest diplomatic spat started on Friday when Takaichi was asked in parliament about scenarios that would constitute a threat to Japan.\n\nThe ultraconservative Takaichi cited the examples of a Chinese naval blockade on Taiwan and any military action to prevent the arrival of U.S. forces.\n\n“If it involves the use of warships and military actions, it could by all means become a survival-threatening situation” in which Japan could use force for defense, she said.\n\nHer response was seen as deviating from her predecessors’ remarks and triggering a controversy that caused her to backpedal later and pledge that her remarks were within the previous official line.\n\n\\_\\_\\_\n\nMoritsugu reported from Beijing.\n\n[![MARI YAMAGUCHI](https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/00c1533\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/972x972+0+349\/resize\/100x100!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F9c%2F21%2Fe31600a048b18235abf4f4f1ca46%2Fimg-1754-mari-yamaguchi.jpg)](https:\/\/apnews.com\/author\/mari-yamaguchi)\n\n[MARI YAMAGUCHI](https:\/\/apnews.com\/author\/mari-yamaguchi)\n\nYamaguchi is based in Tokyo and covers Japanese politics, security, nuclear energy and social issues for The Associated Press.\n\n[twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/mariyamaguchi)\n\n[mailto](mailto:myamaguchi@ap.org)\n\n[![](https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/e68338f\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/400x356+0+0\/resize\/28x25!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F23%2Fd6%2F24be7e05491da439aed7d88df1a3%2Fbluesky-logo-white-copy.png)](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/mariyamaguchi.bsky.social)\n\n[![KEN MORITSUGU](https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/68ff8f1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1000x1000+0+0\/resize\/100x100!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F07%2F03%2Fae83cd674bed99618c97ff83e022%2Fimg-3692.JPG)](https:\/\/apnews.com\/author\/ken-moritsugu\/)\n\n[KEN MORITSUGU](https:\/\/apnews.com\/author\/ken-moritsugu\/)\n\nMoritsugu covers political, economic and social issues from Beijing for The Associated Press. 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Are you ready?” Chinese Consul General Xue Jian said in a message posted on X, which was later deleted. Xue also criticized past remarks made by former Prime Minister [Shinzo Abe](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/shinzo-abe-obituary-de5d5c3a798e1ac4fde4073763cf76df) and other Japanese lawmakers that of “Taiwan emergency is Japan emergency” as “blatant interference of Chinese internal affairs and violation of sovereignty” that require a retraction and apology.\n\nOn Monday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had protested to Beijing over Xue’s X message.\n\n“While the intent of (Xue’s) post is not entirely clear, we must say the comment ... was extremely inappropriate,” Kihara said. Japan’s Foreign Ministry has since lodged a “strong protest” and demanded the post deleted. Kihara urged China to provide an explanation.\n\n[![This photo shows the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, March 24, 2026. 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He reassured Japan’s intention to develop constructive and stable relationship with China, as the two leaders confirmed at their recent meeting.\n\nThe row suggests that Japan-China relations may not be smooth under Takaichi, despite what appeared to be a cordial meeting with Chinese leader [Xi Jinping](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/apec-south-korea-trump-xi-983929607a2099d204173b6dd8690935) in South Korea during the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Japan’s new leader has committed to beefing up the military and met Taiwan’s representative to the summit the day after her meeting with Xi, angering China.\n\nIn Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Xue’s post was a personal one “directed at the erroneous and dangerous remarks that attempt to separate Taiwan from China’s territory and advocate military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.”\n\nHe blamed some Japanese politicians and media for hyping the issue to confuse public perception and divert attention.\n\nChina has lodged “solemn complaints and protests” with Japan over Takaichi’s remarks, Lin said. “China urges Japan to immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs stop making provocations and crossing lines and not go further down the wrong path.”\n\n“Is Japan attempting to challenge China’s core interests and obstruct the great cause of China’s reunification?” he said. “Where does Japan intend to take China-Japan relations?”\n\nChina regards Taiwan part of its territory and has not renounced the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.\n\nThe latest diplomatic spat started on Friday when Takaichi was asked in parliament about scenarios that would constitute a threat to Japan.\n\nThe ultraconservative Takaichi cited the examples of a Chinese naval blockade on Taiwan and any military action to prevent the arrival of U.S. forces.\n\n“If it involves the use of warships and military actions, it could by all means become a survival-threatening situation” in which Japan could use force for defense, she said.\n\nHer response was seen as deviating from her predecessors’ remarks and triggering a controversy that caused her to backpedal later and pledge that her remarks were within the previous official line.\n\n\\_\\_\\_\n\nMoritsugu reported from Beijing.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Updated 4:28 AM GMT, November 11, 2025 TOKYO (AP) — Japan was involved in a war of words with China this week after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring the use of force. Takaichi, who was elected as the country’s first female prime minister last month, said Friday that Chinese use of force around Taiwan would qualify as “an existential threat.” Her comment sparked sharp criticisms from Beijing over the weekend. “We have no choice but cut off that dirty neck that has been lunged at us without hesitation. Are you ready?” Chinese Consul General Xue Jian said in a message posted on X, which was later deleted. Xue also criticized past remarks made by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other Japanese lawmakers that of “Taiwan emergency is Japan emergency” as “blatant interference of Chinese internal affairs and violation of sovereignty” that require a retraction and apology. On Monday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had protested to Beijing over Xue’s X message. “While the intent of (Xue’s) post is not entirely clear, we must say the comment ... was extremely inappropriate,” Kihara said. Japan’s Foreign Ministry has since lodged a “strong protest” and demanded the post deleted. Kihara urged China to provide an explanation. 1 MIN READ 2 MIN READ 2 MIN READ On Tuesday, Kihara reassured that the Japanese government’s position on one-China policy is unchanged and that the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is essential not only to Japan’s national security but also for the international community. Kihara said Tokyo provided the explanation in response to Beijing’s protest and request for clarification about Takaichi’s remarks. He reassured Japan’s intention to develop constructive and stable relationship with China, as the two leaders confirmed at their recent meeting. The row suggests that Japan-China relations may not be smooth under Takaichi, despite what appeared to be a cordial meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea during the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Japan’s new leader has committed to beefing up the military and met Taiwan’s representative to the summit the day after her meeting with Xi, angering China. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Xue’s post was a personal one “directed at the erroneous and dangerous remarks that attempt to separate Taiwan from China’s territory and advocate military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.” He blamed some Japanese politicians and media for hyping the issue to confuse public perception and divert attention. China has lodged “solemn complaints and protests” with Japan over Takaichi’s remarks, Lin said. “China urges Japan to immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs stop making provocations and crossing lines and not go further down the wrong path.” “Is Japan attempting to challenge China’s core interests and obstruct the great cause of China’s reunification?” he said. “Where does Japan intend to take China-Japan relations?” China regards Taiwan part of its territory and has not renounced the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control. The latest diplomatic spat started on Friday when Takaichi was asked in parliament about scenarios that would constitute a threat to Japan. The ultraconservative Takaichi cited the examples of a Chinese naval blockade on Taiwan and any military action to prevent the arrival of U.S. forces. “If it involves the use of warships and military actions, it could by all means become a survival-threatening situation” in which Japan could use force for defense, she said. Her response was seen as deviating from her predecessors’ remarks and triggering a controversy that caused her to backpedal later and pledge that her remarks were within the previous official line. ___ Moritsugu reported from Beijing.
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Takaichi, [who was elected](https://apnews.com/article/japan-first-female-prime-minister-vote-trump-24b4a5e2a2b777139de66e38665ced0d) as the country’s first female prime minister last month, said Friday that Chinese use of force around Taiwan would qualify as “an existential threat.” Her comment sparked sharp criticisms from Beijing over the weekend. “We have no choice but cut off that dirty neck that has been lunged at us without hesitation. Are you ready?” Chinese Consul General Xue Jian said in a message posted on X, which was later deleted. Xue also criticized past remarks made by former Prime Minister [Shinzo Abe](https://apnews.com/article/shinzo-abe-obituary-de5d5c3a798e1ac4fde4073763cf76df) and other Japanese lawmakers that of “Taiwan emergency is Japan emergency” as “blatant interference of Chinese internal affairs and violation of sovereignty” that require a retraction and apology. On Monday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had protested to Beijing over Xue’s X message. “While the intent of (Xue’s) post is not entirely clear, we must say the comment ... was extremely inappropriate,” Kihara said. Japan’s Foreign Ministry has since lodged a “strong protest” and demanded the post deleted. Kihara urged China to provide an explanation. Related Stories [![This photo shows the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, March 24, 2026. 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Kihara said Tokyo provided the explanation in response to Beijing’s protest and request for clarification about Takaichi’s remarks. He reassured Japan’s intention to develop constructive and stable relationship with China, as the two leaders confirmed at their recent meeting. The row suggests that Japan-China relations may not be smooth under Takaichi, despite what appeared to be a cordial meeting with Chinese leader [Xi Jinping](https://apnews.com/article/apec-south-korea-trump-xi-983929607a2099d204173b6dd8690935) in South Korea during the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Japan’s new leader has committed to beefing up the military and met Taiwan’s representative to the summit the day after her meeting with Xi, angering China. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Xue’s post was a personal one “directed at the erroneous and dangerous remarks that attempt to separate Taiwan from China’s territory and advocate military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.” He blamed some Japanese politicians and media for hyping the issue to confuse public perception and divert attention. China has lodged “solemn complaints and protests” with Japan over Takaichi’s remarks, Lin said. “China urges Japan to immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs stop making provocations and crossing lines and not go further down the wrong path.” “Is Japan attempting to challenge China’s core interests and obstruct the great cause of China’s reunification?” he said. “Where does Japan intend to take China-Japan relations?” China regards Taiwan part of its territory and has not renounced the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control. The latest diplomatic spat started on Friday when Takaichi was asked in parliament about scenarios that would constitute a threat to Japan. The ultraconservative Takaichi cited the examples of a Chinese naval blockade on Taiwan and any military action to prevent the arrival of U.S. forces. “If it involves the use of warships and military actions, it could by all means become a survival-threatening situation” in which Japan could use force for defense, she said. Her response was seen as deviating from her predecessors’ remarks and triggering a controversy that caused her to backpedal later and pledge that her remarks were within the previous official line. \_\_\_ Moritsugu reported from Beijing. 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Readable Markdown	Updated 4:28 AM GMT, November 11, 2025 TOKYO (AP) — Japan was involved in a war of words with China this week after Prime Minister [Sanae Takaichi](https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-japan-south-korea-china-71658f169efc116ce01e888611955dac) said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring the use of force. Takaichi, [who was elected](https://apnews.com/article/japan-first-female-prime-minister-vote-trump-24b4a5e2a2b777139de66e38665ced0d) as the country’s first female prime minister last month, said Friday that Chinese use of force around Taiwan would qualify as “an existential threat.” Her comment sparked sharp criticisms from Beijing over the weekend. “We have no choice but cut off that dirty neck that has been lunged at us without hesitation. Are you ready?” Chinese Consul General Xue Jian said in a message posted on X, which was later deleted. Xue also criticized past remarks made by former Prime Minister [Shinzo Abe](https://apnews.com/article/shinzo-abe-obituary-de5d5c3a798e1ac4fde4073763cf76df) and other Japanese lawmakers that of “Taiwan emergency is Japan emergency” as “blatant interference of Chinese internal affairs and violation of sovereignty” that require a retraction and apology. On Monday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had protested to Beijing over Xue’s X message. “While the intent of (Xue’s) post is not entirely clear, we must say the comment ... was extremely inappropriate,” Kihara said. Japan’s Foreign Ministry has since lodged a “strong protest” and demanded the post deleted. Kihara urged China to provide an explanation. [![This photo shows the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, March 24, 2026. 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(Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via AP)](https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/d95d616/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4000x2666+0+0/resize/599x399!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F0c%2F00%2Ffc7854742388944678df1da55d93%2F3ed86fec441b404982dd69670b569219)](https://apnews.com/article/china-taiwan-policies-cheng-liwun-visit-xi-c72dd46ae64ee8e55c9df14cd56d5971) 2 MIN READ On Tuesday, Kihara reassured that the Japanese government’s position on one-China policy is unchanged and that the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is essential not only to Japan’s national security but also for the international community. Kihara said Tokyo provided the explanation in response to Beijing’s protest and request for clarification about Takaichi’s remarks. He reassured Japan’s intention to develop constructive and stable relationship with China, as the two leaders confirmed at their recent meeting. The row suggests that Japan-China relations may not be smooth under Takaichi, despite what appeared to be a cordial meeting with Chinese leader [Xi Jinping](https://apnews.com/article/apec-south-korea-trump-xi-983929607a2099d204173b6dd8690935) in South Korea during the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Japan’s new leader has committed to beefing up the military and met Taiwan’s representative to the summit the day after her meeting with Xi, angering China. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Xue’s post was a personal one “directed at the erroneous and dangerous remarks that attempt to separate Taiwan from China’s territory and advocate military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.” He blamed some Japanese politicians and media for hyping the issue to confuse public perception and divert attention. China has lodged “solemn complaints and protests” with Japan over Takaichi’s remarks, Lin said. “China urges Japan to immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs stop making provocations and crossing lines and not go further down the wrong path.” “Is Japan attempting to challenge China’s core interests and obstruct the great cause of China’s reunification?” he said. “Where does Japan intend to take China-Japan relations?” China regards Taiwan part of its territory and has not renounced the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control. The latest diplomatic spat started on Friday when Takaichi was asked in parliament about scenarios that would constitute a threat to Japan. The ultraconservative Takaichi cited the examples of a Chinese naval blockade on Taiwan and any military action to prevent the arrival of U.S. forces. “If it involves the use of warships and military actions, it could by all means become a survival-threatening situation” in which Japan could use force for defense, she said. Her response was seen as deviating from her predecessors’ remarks and triggering a controversy that caused her to backpedal later and pledge that her remarks were within the previous official line. \_\_\_ Moritsugu reported from Beijing.
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