Japan-China Tensions

China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan on Friday, saying they sent a gravely erroneous signal to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces. Beijing also condemned Taiwan authorities' attempts to ingratiate themselves with Japan. Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, Japanese music events in Shanghai were abruptly canceled, sparking fan backlash and nationalist sentiments.