Japan says warplanes scrambled as Chinese drone detected near southern island close to Taiwan

Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing attacks Taiwan.

Diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing threatens Japan's already fragile economy

Tensions spiraled on Nov. 8, when Takaichi said that a Chinese attempt to seize Taiwan by force would constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

Japan protests after China tells citizens not to visit in escalating feud over leader's Taiwan remarks

China advised its citizens Friday to refrain from traveling to Japan in the near future. It cited earlier attacks against Chinese in Japan and what it called Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi 's "erroneous remarks" on Taiwan, which it said undermined the atmosphere for China-Japan exchange.
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China vows to protect foreigners as Beijing and Tokyo hold talks to ease row over Taiwan remarks

Japan has urged its citizens in China to stay alert and avoid large crowds amid a diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks.

US pulls missile system from Japan as Beijing-Tokyo row over Taiwan deepens

Withdrawal follows PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments, prompting Beijing to issue warnings and cancel exchange events.

Tokyo’s provocations on Taiwan question face growing backlash

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to answer a question during a session of the House of Councillors Budget Committee at the National Diet in Tokyo, Japan on No

China deepens pressure on Japan with travel bans and cancelled events

China has intensified its economic pressure on Japan, with state-owned enterprises banning employees from travelling to its Asian neighbour, tour groups and a flagship forum being cancelled and Japanese film releases suspended.

Japanese Divided on Military Response to China Over Taiwan, Kyodo Poll Shows

The Japanese public is divided on whether Japan should exercise its right to collective self-defence if China attacks Taiwan, a Kyodo news agency poll found on Sunday. The survey found 48.8% in favour and 44.
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