China Warns Japan on Taiwan Strait

China cautioned Japan regarding its stance on the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing that it should not be treated as a 'political showground.' The warning was issued by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting with Japanese lawmaker Hiroshi Moriyama. The Taiwan issue is critical to Sino-Japanese relations, China stressed.

China cautioned Japan on Tuesday against treating the Taiwan Strait as a 'political showground,' urging caution in its statements and actions related to Taiwan, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered this warning during a meeting with Japanese lawmaker Hiroshi Moriyama of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Wang Yi emphasized that the Taiwan issue directly impacts the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations and warned Japan to ensure this foundation remains intact and unshaken.