Japan's unwavering resolve in self-defense while CCP loses tourists when threatening Takaichi

 Direct translations

Beijing's face is in jeopardy; Sanae Takaichi's unwavering resolve revealed

—Beijing fights for Xi's face; Japan's unwavering resolve revealed

Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor: Fang Xun / Source: Aboluowang, Newtalk/X / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1118/2307003.html / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1117/2306471.html / Image : According to official Japanese statistics, 31.65 million foreign tourists visited Japan in the first nine months of this year, including 7.49 million from China, a year-on-year increase of nearly 43%, indicating that people-to-people exchanges remain robust and unaffected by high-level tensions. (Image: Associated Press/Dazhi Image)

South Korean media outlet *Chosun Ilbo* points out that after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on 7 November 2025 that a "contingency in Taiwan" could constitute a "crisis in Japan's existence," implying the use of collective self-defense, Chinese Consul General in Osaka, Xue Jian, immediately issued a "decapitation" threat. However, Beijing's formal response was delayed until 13 November 2025, when it summoned the Japanese ambassador, indicating a high-level assessment. Takaichi had just met with Xi Jinping, and the CCP had just announced concessions such as resuming imports of Japanese seafood and extending visa-free travel. Now, Beijing has no choice but to take a hard line.

Japanese media outlet *Yomiuri Shimbun* analyzes that Beijing, confirming Takaichi would not retract her remarks, seized the opportunity to strengthen its countermeasures, attempting to silence her on future issues related to Taiwan. However, Japan shows almost no signs of backing down. Although the CCP issued a "avoid traveling to Japan" recommendation, 7.48 million Chinese tourists visited Japan from January to September this year. Japan is currently suffering from "over-tourism," and some commentators believe that fewer tourists in the short term would actually benefit the people's livelihood.

The Japanese media outlet Asahi Shimbun reported that Takaichi's approval rating is as high as 80%, and conservatives regard her as a "national guardian goddess." If she backs down, she will lose core support. However, Takaichi is governed by a small-party coalition, making its base fragile. There are already voices within the cabinet suggesting a de-escalation, with plans to send National Security Advisor Keiichi Ichikawa to China to pave the way for a possible meeting between Sanae Takaichi and Li Qiang at this month's G20 summit. Nikkei points out that Ichikawa is Takaichi's core agent in foreign and security matters, and this trip is crucial for him to demonstrate his influence.

Aboluowang commentator Wang Duren points out that Beijing's anger towards Sanae Takaichi stems from the fear that "if something happens to Taiwan, something happens to Japan" will become a new international consensus. This would completely shatter the CCP's long-cultivated rhetoric that "the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair." Beijing is currently caught in a dilemma, unable to concede or remain defiant, resulting in a simultaneous shrinking of face and strategic space.

"The Taiwan Strait issue is not China's internal affair; this is the truth that the CCP fears most being recognized internationally."

German media comments on CCP's verbal attacks at Sanae Takaichi : Verbal violence is part of the CCP's political violence

Following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statement about "Taiwan in trouble," the aggressive language used by Xue Jian, the Chinese Consul General in Osaka, and some Chinese state media outlets has drawn attention. Deutsche Welle published an article on the 15th stating that Chinese officials and state media now consider using nicknames to insult foreign leaders to be "clever and wise," and that vulgar language represents "national power." Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, verbal violence has been part of political violence.

This Deutsche Welle article, written by former Chinese media professional Chang Ping, states that many Chinese families now teach their children that using homophones of other people's names to create nicknames, especially to demean the other party, is a very wrong behavior. In internet slang, it is a "very low" and ill-mannered practice. Furthermore, vulgar language should be avoided. Even when extremely angry, one should take a deep breath first and then reason with the situation.

The article directly points out that Chinese officials and state media believe that using obscenities to insult foreign leaders is a form of "cleverness," and that crude language represents "national power." In the controversy surrounding Sanae Takaichi's "Taiwan issue," the CCTV-affiliated new media outlet "Yu Yuan Tan Tian" published an article referring to Takaichi as "stirring up trouble," advising her not to "spray filth," and questioning whether "her head has been kicked by a donkey."

Xue Jian's post on the X platform is even more shocking: "For that filthy head that has trespassed, it should be cut off without hesitation. Are you prepared?"

This article argues that even from the perspective of educating children, Chinese parents should wholeheartedly support the expulsion of such a vulgar and brutal diplomat. The article argues that "Yu Yuan Tan Tian," known for his foul language, should be widely boycotted. Regrettably, such officials and media outlets are becoming role models for young Chinese people, fueling their intense patriotism and leading them to chant even more vulgar slogans online, demanding "settling old scores and new grievances" with Japan and immediately initiating war.

The article states that the CCP is not unaware of or indifferent to vulgar language. The Cyberspace Administration of China has launched numerous campaigns to crack down on online "vulgar language." A report by the People's Daily Online's Public Opinion Monitoring Center specifically criticized homophones and slang. The official Guangming Daily even published an article stating that in addition to resolutely cracking down on vulgar online language, "civilized education" should be provided to young people and the middle class, disseminating knowledge and etiquette regarding civilized language.

The article sarcastically asks whether the Cyberspace Administration of China should reward Xue Jian and "Yu Yuan Tan Tian" for their "exemplary" role, or whether "profanity has more power in the face of national righteousness?"

The article directly points out that the vulgar language that tarnishes the beauty of the Chinese language stems from the CCP's political struggle philosophy; linguistic violence is part of political violence. Phrases like "criticize and discredit," "better to have rivers of blood than one more child," and "better Taiwan be barren than not liberate Taiwan" are commonplace among Chinese people, who believe that "the more vulgar, the more righteous; the more brutal, the more powerful."