China sends coast guard to Senkaku islands amid row with Japan
China increased coast guard and military activity near the Senkaku/Diaoyu and around Taiwan after Japan's prime minister warned a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a Japanese response.
China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM's Taiwan comments
China advised citizens to avoid travel to Japan after Tokyo signalled a possible military response to an attack on Taiwan, heightening bilateral diplomatic tensions.