1. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae faced criticism in a Diet debate over her comments about Taiwan and their impact on Japan-China relations. Beijing has increased pressure on Tokyo due to these remarks.
2. Noda Yoshihiko, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, questioned Takaichi's responsibility for her statement and expressed concern about rising interest rates with her proposed economic measures worth approximately 136 billion dollars.
3. In response, Takaichi assured that dialogue with China remains open and she aims to build stronger bilateral relations while safeguarding Japan's interests. She also emphasized that the government will respond based on each specific case and denied accusations of lax fiscal policies.