The hated Far East rivals on WW3 collision course: How China and Japan could become new global flash point as Beijing warns of 'crushing' defeat and Tokyo mulls nuke options in row over Taiwan and disputed isles

The hated Far East rivals on WW3 collision course: How China and Japan could become new global flash point as Beijing warns of 'crushing' defeat and Tokyo mulls nuke options in row over Taiwan and disputed isles


It is believed that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has ordered his forces to be ready to seize the island by 2027 and is now warning Tokyo would 'bear all consequences' if it dares to get in the way. Analysts say the timing is no accident - the incursions came days after Japan's new leader, hardline conservative Takaichi, told parliament that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could amount to a 'survival-threatening situation' for Japan and might trigger a military response. In response, China's defence minister, Jiang Bin, issued a stark warning, saying: ' Should the Japanese side fail to draw lessons from history and dare to take a risk, or even use force to interfere in the Taiwan question, it will only suffer a crushing defeat against the steel-willed People's Liberation Army and pay a heavy price.'

Author: UK Daily Mail


Published at: 2025-11-23 22:30:54

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