Japan's 1st female PM ignites WW3 spark? China's blood-chilling 'crushing defeat' threat over Taiwan

Beijing has erupted in fury after Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hinted that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger Tokyo’s military response. China summoned Japan’s ambassador, accused Tokyo of “revived militarism,” and warned that anyone challenging its “bottom line” would face a “crushing defeat” before its 1.4 billion people. As fiery statements escalate on both sides, Chinese diplomats report threats online, Japan issues protests, and state media warns of the “worst clash in years.” But how close is this confrontation to spiralling into a real conflict?