What is happening with Japan and China?
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Japan and China are experiencing heightened tensions after Japan's prime minister suggested a possible military response to a Chinese attack on Taiwan. This led China to issue a travel warning for Japan and refuse a meeting at the G20 summit. The dispute has impacted tourism and stock markets, with analysts estimating significant economic losses for Japan. Japanese officials are working to clarify their stance and reduce diplomatic friction.
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Japan seeks to calm escalating row with China over Taiwan
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- Japan is working to cool tensions with China after comments about Taiwan led Beijing to warn its citizens against travel to Japan.
- The dispute began after Prime Minister Sanai Takaichi suggested Japan might respond militarily to a Chinese attack on Taiwan. 37s
- Senior Japanese diplomat Masaaki Kanai traveled to China to clarify that the remarks do not signal a change in Japan's security policy. 52s
- China's Premier Li Qiang will not meet the Japanese Prime Minister at the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa. 1m 43s
- Tourism-related Japanese shares fell sharply, and analysts estimate the travel boycott could reduce Japan's GDP by 0.36 percent annually. 1m 53s
