China’s diplomatic approach has taken a confrontational turn, with a recent incident involving a Chinese diplomat’s sharp remarks toward Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The diplomat’s comments, which called for the cutting off of the PM’s ‘filthy neck,’ have drawn significant attention and reflect a resumption of China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ diplomacy. This style, characterized by assertive and sometimes inflammatory rhetoric, had been somewhat tempered in recent years, but the incident signals its return. The tensions escalated following a meeting between Ms. Taka, who has been vocal about Taiwan, and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea last month. The PM’s statements on Taiwan apparently provoked a strong reaction from Beijing, leading to the current diplomatic spat. Analysts suggest that the incident underscores the ongoing sensitivities surrounding the Taiwan issue and the broader geopolitical dynamics between China and Japan.