1. Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae asserts no change in Japan's stance on China, reaffirming the direction for a mutually beneficial relationship with China, as discussed during her meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in October.
2. Tensions between the two countries have escalated following Takaichi's statement about a "Taiwan emergency" potentially being a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.
3. In response to questions regarding what constitutes a survival threat, Takaichi stated that the government will make a comprehensive evaluation based on specific situations, and this stance has been consistent since the administration of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.