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China sanctions former Japan defense chief Iwasaki over Taiwan links

( December 16, 2025, 07:04 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday imposed sanctions on Shigeru Iwasaki, a former chief of staff of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, citing his public links with “Taiwan independence” groups as conduct that seriously interfered in China’s internal affairs. An order issued under China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law said the measures freeze any property Iwasaki holds in China, bar organizations and individuals in China from transacting or cooperating with him, and deny him visas and entry to China, Hong Kong and Macau with immediate effect.Statement follows (Chinese). ...

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