Japanese legislator Kihara highlighted the importance of cautious diplomacy in comments regarding Taiwan during a recent political gathering. The specifics of Kihara's statement were not disclosed, but they are significant in the context of Japan and Taiwan's relationship, placing emphasis on the future course of their diplomatic interactions. It was not established whether this statement was addressing any recent incidents or was purely a reminder of the sensitive nature of diplomatic statements.

Taiwan's status is a sensitive topic in international relations, particularly for Japan, as the archipelago nation is only officially recognized by a small number of countries globally. As a result, Japan typically treads carefully with public statements about Taiwan to maintain its diplomatic relations with both Taiwan and mainland China, who view Taiwan as part of its territory. Japanese citizens, while not overtly involved, are generally aware of these complexities.

Similarly, the United States and the European Union are cautious about their official stance on Taiwan. Like Japan, they seek to strike a balance between supporting Taiwan and maintaining strategic relationships with mainland China. Given the sensitive and complex nature of the issue, public statements from officials in these regions also tend to be measured and carefully worded.