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China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced targeted countermeasures against Keiji Furuya, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives and head of a cross-party Japan-Taiwan parliamentary group. Beijing accused Furuya of "colluding with 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces" and violating the one-China principle following his recent high-profile visits to Taiwan. 

The sanctions, which took effect immediately, include:
Entry Ban: Furuya is prohibited from entering mainland China, as well as the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions.
Asset Freeze: Any movable, immovable, or other property belonging to Furuya within Chinese territory will be frozen.
Transaction Ban: Individuals and organisations in China are barred from engaging in transactions or cooperation with him.

Context of the Dispute
Recent Activity: The measures follow Furuya's mid-March visit to Taipei, where he met with President Lai Ching-te. Furuya is a close ally of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose administration has suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.
Chinese Justification: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated the "Taiwan question" is a "red line" that must not be crossed, describing Furuya's actions as a "gross interference" in internal affairs.
Japanese Reaction: Tokyo condemned the move as "absolutely unacceptable," with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki calling it an attempt to "intimidate those with different views". Furuya himself dismissed the impact, noting he has no assets in China and has not visited the country in decades.

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