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China vows 'resolute response' to any reckless acts after Japan election

Beijing delivered a sharp ultimatum to Tokyo on Monday, warning that any "reckless moves" regarding Taiwan would trigger a "resolute response."

AFP WORLD
Published February 09,2026
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Beijing warned Tokyo on Monday that reckless actions would be met with a "resolute response", a day after Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is viewed as critical of China, won a landslide election.

"If the far-right forces in Japan misjudge the situation and act recklessly, they will inevitably face resistance from the Japanese people and a resolute response from the international community," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news conference.