Originally published on 19 Nov 2025.

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.

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