Japan Crosses China's Red Line on Taiwan | Dr. Joanna Lei

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Japan’s brand new prime minister, just made China serious angry. During a parliamentary hearing, on November 7, Sanae Takaichi said relations to a potential Chinese blockade of Taiwan "If warships are used and other armed actions are involved, I believe this could constitute a Survival-threatening crisis". China reacted fiercly, including official protests, threats, and a travel advisory to avoid all trips to Japan. Even the Stock Markets are now reacting negatively. Here to discuss what is happening is Dr. Joanna Lei, a former Law Maker in the Republic of China (the is the government of Taiwan) and a great friend of inner Chinese peace and reconciliation. Links: Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Goods Store: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:55 What Japan's PM Said & Why China Is Angry 00:02:38 The Painful History Behind "Survival Threat" 00:05:58 Why Did She Say It? PM Takaichi's Intentions 00:10:15 Taiwan's Divided Reaction & The US Silence 00:14:48 How Chinese & Taiwanese Media Are Reacting 00:18:44 How The Crisis Could Escalate From Here 00:23:59 Japan's Unique & Problematic View of WWII 00:27:49 The Difficult Path to Reconciliation