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China sanctions aide of Japan PM Takaichi for Taiwan ties

The Hindu · · 306 words · By Reuters
China-Japan diplomatic relations Taiwan sovereignty disputes
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“China imposed sanctions on Monday (March 30, 2026) on Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya, a close aide of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, due to his 'collusion with Taiwan independence' forces, in its latest move in a diplomatic row over Taiwan.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keiji Furuya (古屋 圭司, Furuya Keiji; born 1 November 1952) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, serving as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet of Japan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keiji_Furuya
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Marco Polo Bridge incident, also known as the Lugou Bridge incident or the July 7 incident, was a three-day battle that began on 7 July 1937 in the district of Beijing between the 29th Army of the…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The relationship between Japan and Taiwan dates back to 1592 during the Sengoku period of Japan when the Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent an envoy named Harada Magoshichirou to the Takasago Koku…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan–Taiwan_relations
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“Beijing will bar Mr. Furuya's entry into China and freeze his property and other assets in the country effective immediately, China's Foreign Ministry said.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sanctions of the government of the People's Republic of China are financial and trade restrictions imposed against individuals, entities, and jurisdictions whose actions it has determined to be contra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_government_sanctions
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Foreign relations of Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), are accomplished by efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a cabinet-level ministry of the central government. As of January 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Taiwan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keiji Furuya (古屋 圭司, Furuya Keiji; born 1 November 1952) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, serving as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet of Japan.
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“Mr. Furuya, as the head of a cross-party Japan-Taiwan lawmakers group, has visited Taiwan many times accompanying Japanese political leaders, most recently earlier this month to meet its President Lai Ching-te in Taipei.”
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“The Chinese Ministry accused Mr. Furuya of colluding with 'separatist forces' in Taiwan, as he made trips to the island 'in defiance of China’s strong opposition'.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keiji Furuya (古屋 圭司, Furuya Keiji; born 1 November 1952) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, serving as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet of Japan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keiji_Furuya
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Foreign relations of Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), are accomplished by efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a cabinet-level ministry of the central government. As of January 2…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The relationship between Japan and Taiwan dates back to 1592 during the Sengoku period of Japan when the Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent an envoy named Harada Magoshichirou to the Takasago Koku…
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“China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as part of its territory, objects to official visits by foreign politicians to the island as they are seen to be undermining the 'One China' principle and Beijing's claim over the island.”
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“Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims.”
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“The Ministry said. Mr. Furuya's actions 'constitute gross interference in China’s internal affairs, and seriously undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity'.”
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“In response, speaking to reporters at Japan's parliament, Mr. Furuya said visiting Taiwan is a natural function of the parliamentary group he leads, adding he had not visited mainland China in decades and had no assets there, according to Kyodo.”
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“Mr. Furuya has also been a close aide of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, supporting her election as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader last year.”
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“Ties between Tokyo and Beijing have deteriorated since Ms. Takaichi suggested last November that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response.”
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“Earlier last year, Beijing also sanctioned China-born Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei for his remarks on issues including Taiwan.”
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