China Escalates Diplomatic Campaign to Isolate Japan Over Taiwan Stance

According to sources, China has been actively lobbying leaders of key countries to support its stance on Taiwan, arguing that "Taiwan's return to China is an integral part of the post-war international order," as Chinese leader Xi Jinping told President Trump in a November 24 phone call. China has also been trying to persuade Japan's allies to distance themselves from Tokyo's position on the issue. "We urge the international community to recognize that Taiwan is a part of China and to respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson. "We hope that Japan will correct its mistake and return to the right path of respecting China's sovereignty and territorial integrity." The feud between Japan and China over Taiwan has been escalating in recent weeks, with neither side showing signs of climbing down. The issue has been a major point of contention between the two countries, with Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi stating that Japan would consider providing military aid to Taiwan if it were to come under attack from China. The background of the issue dates back to the end of World War II, when Taiwan was ceded to Japan as a colony. After Japan's defeat, Taiwan was returned to China, but the island has since become a de facto independent state. China views Taiwan as a renegade province that must eventually be reunified with the mainland, while Taiwan sees itself as a sovereign state. The implications of the feud between Japan and China over Taiwan are significant, with the issue potentially having far-reaching consequences for regional stability and global security. The United States has been closely watching the situation, with the U.S. State Department releasing a statement urging both sides to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could escalate tensions. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the diplomatic push by China will affect Japan's position on the issue. Japan's allies, including the United States, have been urging Tokyo to take a more conciliatory approach to the issue, but it remains to be seen whether Japan will be able to find a way to resolve the dispute with China. In recent days, Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi has been under pressure from her own party to take a tougher stance on China, with some lawmakers calling for Japan to take a more assertive approach to the issue. However, it remains to be seen whether Japan will be able to find a way to balance its own security concerns with the need to avoid escalating tensions with China. The situation is likely to continue to be closely watched by regional leaders and diplomats, with the potential for further developments in the coming days and weeks.