During a parliamentary session earlier this month, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi openly stated that the Chinese mainland's "use of force on Taiwan" could create a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, hinting that Japan could intervene militarily in China's Taiwan region.

Regarding her provocative remarks, CGTN Stringer interviewed locals in the Philippines. Joel Sarmienta, a faculty member from World Citi College, said that Takaichi's remarks were "very questionable and really off the mark." Kyla Benedicto, a student from Manila, said that government officials should take responsibility for the impact their words may have on the public.