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China's foreign ministry on Thursday warned that Japan would bear the consequences, delivering the message in a war-like tone. The statement marks an escalation following a post by a Chinese diplomat in Japan, threatening to cut off the head of Japan's prime minister. Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi made remarks on Taiwan's security while answering questions in parliament. She suggests that if China attacks Taiwan, Japan will respond with military actions. Later, when asked by a lawmaker whether she would retract her remarks, she refused. A Chinese diplomat has sparked outrage after posting on X, threatening to cut off the head of Japan's prime minister. Tokyo lodged a strong protest demanding Beijing take action to ease tensions. On Wednesday, Taiwan's foreign minister slammed it as classic wolf warrior diplomacy, saying the envoy was stoking anti-Japan hatred among the Chinese people. A day later, China's foreign ministry appeared to confirm the tone of the Taiwanese diplomat, warning that if Japan dares to intervene militarily in the Taiwan Strait, it would be considered an act of aggression, and China would strike back head on. Meanwhile, Chinese state media launched personal attacks on Japan's leader, using phrases like troublemaker, spouting nonsense, and brain damage. Anti-Japanese rhetoric is once again surging online. On Thursday, G7 foreign ministers released a joint statement emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and opposing any attempt to change the status quo by force. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-da said this shows a global consensus on defending peace in the region.