Taiwan says China ‘severely’ impacting regional peace in Japan spat

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stated Monday (November 17, 2025) that China had “severely” impacted regional peace in its row with Japan, which was sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan.

Mr. Lai known as on Beijing to “show restraint, act like a major power, and not become the troublemaker” within the Asia-Pacific area, the place peace and stability have been “severely impacted”.

The diplomatic feud between China and Japan was ignited by Takaichi’s suggestion that Tokyo might intervene militarily in any assault on Taiwan.

China claims Taiwan is a part of its territory and has threatened to make use of drive to carry the democratic island beneath its management.

Taiwan, which has by no means been dominated by communist China, was a Japanese colony for 50 years till the top of World War II.

While Japan, like most international locations, doesn’t recognise Taiwan’s declare to statehood, Tokyo and Taipei keep shut unofficial ties.

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Lai stated: “China should return to the path of a rules-based international order, which would help maintain peace, stability and prosperity in the region.”

The dispute between China and Taiwan dates again to 1949 when nationalist forces fled to the island after shedding the Chinese civil battle to communist fighters.