Jiang says a recent Japanese statement that Taiwan is a vital strategic interest marks a provocative escalation in an already strained China-Japan relationship.
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China Japan relations
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A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "So Prime Minister Takeuchi, like a month ago, said that Taiwan was a vital strategic interest for Japan. And this was very provocative. This..."
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Jiang predicts a sharp collapse in China-Japan relations in 2026 and says the neocons will use that to push Japanese remilitarization and American weapons sales.
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"So Prime Minister Takeuchi, like a month ago, said that Taiwan was a vital strategic interest for Japan. And this was very provocative. This..."
"Southeast Asia including United States including South Korea Japan China that you do not discuss the Taiwan issue okay Taiwan is an integral part..."
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