About this episode

The episode discusses the rising tensions between China and Japan following comments made by PM Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan.

China-Japan tensions are high after PM Sanae Takaichi's comments about Taiwan. How has China responded and what happens now?

Topics covered

• China-Japan relations
• Taiwan
• political tensions
• international relations
• Sanae Takaichi

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Taiwan, China, Japan

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