Japan’s foreign minister claims a brief, positive exchange with China’s top diplomat at an ASEAN meeting, signaling efforts to rebuild ties — but China denies any such meeting ever occurred, casting doubt on Japan’s outreach. Meanwhile, Japan’s internal affairs minister hints at potential military involvement if Taiwan faces aggression, triggering alarm in Beijing, which sees Taiwan as part of its territory. The episode reveals a tense balancing act: Japan pushing for dialogue while subtly signaling a tougher stance on regional security, and China firmly resisting any narrative that could be interpreted as supporting Taiwan’s independence.

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