Tensions escalate as Japan's new PM sparks war of words with China over Taiwan remarks
Update: 2025-11-17
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Japan says it scrambled fighter jets after a suspected Chinese drone was detected near its southernmost island. Tensions erupted after Japan's prime minister said a Chinese attack on Taiwan would threaten Japan’s survival and potentially trigger a military response. Beijing says the remarks have damaged the foundation of the bilateral relationship. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports from Beijing, China. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Japan #China #SanaeTakaichi #XiJinping #Politics #Taiwan #ChinaJapanTensions #ChinaJapanRelations #TaiwanChinaTensions #AlJazeeraEnglish
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