The backlash follows Takaichi's comments at a Diet meeting, where Takaichi told lawmakers that any use of military force by the Chinese mainland against Taiwan could be considered a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. It's the first time that a Japanese leader publicly suggested the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.

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The G7 representative also voiced support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in “appropriate international organizations.” They continue to be concerned over China's military buildup and the rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal. They urged Beijing to “demonstrate its commitment to stability through improved transparency.”

The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) adopted a declaration at its annual summit in Brussels last week, reaffirming that maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is vital to preserving peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

The White House has issued a copy of a joint statement from an October meeting between Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The document lists peace, security and stability in the Taiwan Strait among several economic and security items.

While Taiwan features frequently in Australian strategic and policy discussion and media discourse, overall understanding in Australia’s national life of the implications of a crisis in the Taiwan Strait remains

The warning comes after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi says a conflict over Taiwan could be seen as a ‘survival-threatening situation’ for Tokyo.