What change has Japan announced regarding Taiwanese residents in its family registry system?

Japan has announced that Taiwanese residents can now list Taiwan as their place of origin in Japan's family registry system, instead of being recorded as from China. This change, taking effect in May, follows requests from Taiwanese spouses who want to express their regional identity. While Japan continues to regard Taiwan as a region rather than a country under its policy established in 1972, this administrative change acknowledges Taiwanese identity within Japan's official documentation system. The decision has been welcomed by Taiwan's government but criticized by China, which has urged Japan to adhere to the One China principle.