China Slams Japan's 'Red Line' Remark on Taiwan, Warns of Rising Tensions

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has strongly condemned Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for suggesting a potential military intervention in Taiwan, calling it a 'shocking' and 'grave' violation of international law. The remarks, made earlier this month, have escalated tensions between the two countries, with China accusing Japan of crossing a 'red line' and vowing to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement posted on the Chinese Foreign Ministry's website, Wang said that Japan's actions are a threat to regional stability and a resurgence of militarism. China has also sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General criticizing Takaichi's comments and warning that any attempt by Japan to intervene in the Taiwan situation would be considered an act of aggression. The tensions between China and Japan have been building for weeks, with Beijing viewing Taiwan as a part of its territory and objecting to the involvement of other countries, particularly the United States, in the island's affairs. Japan's stance on Taiwan has been more forceful than in the past, with Takaichi refusing to retract her remarks and vowing to avoid discussing specific scenarios in the future. China has called on all countries to prevent the resurgence of Japanese militarism and to respect the UN Charter and international law. The situation remains volatile, with both sides maintaining a hardline stance on the issue.