Key Facts
• Japanese Prime Minister Takachi addressed Taiwan contingency as a potential “existential crisis.”
• On November 8, Chinese Consul General Xue Jian posted on X, threatening to “cut off the dirty head.”
• Foreign Minister Motegi, visiting Canada, called the statement “extremely inappropriate.”
• Japan lodged a strong protest, urging China to take appropriate measures.
• Motegi emphasized maintaining stable Japan-China relations despite the incident.
• No confirmation on whether Xue Jian will be declared “persona non grata.”
• The incident highlights diplomatic tensions over Taiwan-related issues.
Summary
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has strongly urged China to take appropriate action following a controversial social media post by Chinese Consul General Xue Jian. The post, which threatened to “cut off the dirty head,” was in response to Prime Minister Takachi’s remarks on Taiwan as a potential “existential crisis.” Speaking from Canada, Motegi condemned the statement as “extremely inappropriate” and confirmed Japan’s protest to China. While emphasizing the importance of stable Japan-China relations, Motegi refrained from commenting on whether Xue Jian would be declared “persona non grata.” The incident underscores ongoing diplomatic tensions surrounding Taiwan.
