China warns Japan 2025: Economic Blow as Taiwan Row Escalates

China warned Japan of economic retaliation and a crushing military defeat if Tokyo supports Taiwan, escalating a simmering row. State media and officials flagged sanctions, trade curbs, and PLA drills near the strait, while Japan weighed alliance commitments with the United States. Analysts say markets, supply chains, and regional security could face high-stakes consequences if rhetoric hardens into concrete action.