China’s Persistent Pressure on Japan Raises Indo-Pacific Miscalculation Risk: Analysts China has imposed sanctions on Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya, barring him from China, Hong Kong, and Macau due to his visits to Taiwan. This action follows Beijing’s dissatisfaction with Japan’s response to an incident at the Chinese Embassy, further straining fragile bilateral relations. Experts warn these punitive measures could heighten the risk of miscalculation in the Indo-Pacific region.

• China announced sanctions against Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya on March 30.
• The sanctions are a result of Furuya’s repeated visits to Taiwan.
• Furuya is now barred from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
• The move follows Furuya’s meeting with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.
• Earlier, China deemed Japan’s response to an intrusion at the Chinese Embassy “far from enough.”
• Experts warn that China’s actions could weaken bilateral relations and increase miscalculation risks in the Indo-Pacific.