China has intensified its diplomatic efforts to sway European support against Japan amid escalating tensions over Taiwan. Following provocative remarks from Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding potential military intervention if China threatens Taiwan, Beijing’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, invoked World War II, urging British and French officials to reaffirm their allegiance to the “one-China principle.” This comes as China seeks to isolate Japan internationally, reacting furiously to Takaichi’s statements. Analysts highlight that despite China’s aggressive stance, European nations remain wary of Beijing’s overreach, partly due to its actions in Ukraine, suggesting that calls for European alignment with China may not succeed. The broader implications of this situation underscore the precarious balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region and the challenges of maintaining regional stability amid rising nationalist sentiments.