China-Japan rift deepens: From island patrols to warnings, Beijing issues safety alert; how PM Takaichi comments escalated feud

China has intensified its pressure on Japan following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks linking a potential Taiwan attack to a Japanese military response. Beijing dispatched coast guard vessels near disputed islands and warned Chinese students in Japan about safety concerns, impacting tourism and bilateral relations.

China-Japan rift deepens: From island patrols to warnings, Beijing issues safety alert; how PM Takaichi comments escalated feud
China has intensified its pressure on Japan following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks linking a potential Taiwan attack to a Japanese military response. Beijing dispatched coast guard vessels near disputed islands and warned Chinese students in Japan about safety concerns, impacting tourism and bilateral relations.