Consequence of Japan's Position Over Taiwan? China Slams Total Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports

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Friday, November 21, 2025, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Escalation follows PM Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, dealing a major blow to Japanese exporters TOKYO/BEIJING — In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, China has informed Japan it will implement a total ban on all imports of Japanese seafood, media outlets reported on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. This move is the latest, and potentially most costly, salvo in the rapidly deteriorating relations between the two East Asian neighbors, which have been strained by Japan's position on Taiwan. Taiwan Stance Triggers Beijing's Action Tensions between the two countries ignited after new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said earlier this month, on November 7, 2025, that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan's survival could trigger a military response. These remarks were made during a session of the Japanese parliament, the Diet, and align with Tokyo... FULL STORY