Japan reaffirms Taiwan stance under 1972 communiqué as China demands correction of Takaichi remarks
Japan reaffirmed that its position on Taiwan remains as stated in the 1972 Japan-China joint communiqué, which says Japan understands and respects China's position that Taiwan is part of its territory. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Japan would pursue dialogue and stable relations with China. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun blamed Japan for strained ties and demanded that it correct Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks suggesting intervention in a Taiwan contingency.