China's defence ministry has warned Japan it will pay a "painful price" if it interferes in Taiwan, responding to Tokyo's plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island roughly 100 to 110 kilometres from Taiwan's coast. The sharp warning reflects a deepening diplomatic crisis between Asia's two largest economies, triggered by remarks from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response from Japan. Watch the video to find out more.
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