"China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, escalating a diplomatic feud sparked by comments from Tokyo's new prime minister about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan. Sanae Takaichi told Japan's parliament on 7 November that the use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo. Japan has since said its position on Taiwan just 100km from the nearest Japanese island is unchanged."
"Beijing said it had summoned Japan's ambassador, while Tokyo said it had summoned China's ambassador after an inappropriate and now-removed online post from the Chinese consul general in Osaka, Xue Jian. In the since-removed statement on social media, Xue posted about (cutting) off that dirty neck, apparently referring to Takaichi. Japan's ruling party has since passed a resolution calling for the envoy to be declared persona non grata."
"Beijing insists Taiwan which Japan occupied for decades until 1945 is part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to seize control. China and Japan are key trading partners, but historical mistrust and friction over territorial rivalries and military spending often test those ties. Takaichi, a conservative and China hawk, has toned down her rhetoric since assuming office last month."
China advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan after Tokyo signalled that the use of force against Taiwan could warrant a military response from Japan. China's embassy in Japan posted a WeChat warning citing provocative Japanese remarks and risks to Chinese citizens' safety. Beijing summoned Japan's ambassador; Tokyo summoned China's ambassador following a later-removed social media post from the Chinese consul general in Osaka. Japan's ruling party sought to declare the consul general persona non grata. Beijing insists Taiwan is part of China and has not ruled out using force. Bilateral trade continues amid historical mistrust and territorial friction.
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