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Following Takayashi’s remarks, the diplomatic situation escalated dramatically. A Chinese diplomat, publicly backed by Beijing and claiming sovereignty over Taiwan, posted a threatening message on social media platform X, which was later deleted. The message appeared to threaten the Japanese Prime Minister directly, fanning flames of anger and outrage in Tokyo.
Japan responded strongly, condemning what it called "extremely inappropriate" behavior from a Chinese diplomatic official. Taiwan also expressed its support for Japan, criticizing China's aggressive posturing and urging restraint.
"At this critical moment, we must support Japan to effectively stabilize the situation and stop the Chinese Communist Party's bullying," a Taiwanese official stated.