Kanai is expected to lodge a protest over a threatening social media post by China’s consul general in Osaka in response to Takaichi’s comments, but will also use the visit to urge Beijing to refrain from any further action that would worsen relations, according to Japanese media.
Volcano erupts in southern Japan, ash plume sparks safety warnings in Kagoshima and Miyazaki
A volcano in southern Japan erupted early Sunday sending a plume of ash and smoke into the sky and prompting a warning over ashfall.Sakurajima, one of
Japan tourism-exposed stocks sink as China issues travel warning after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Japan’s tourism-related stocks fell amid a worsening diplomatic standoff between the two nations Beijing issued a travel and study alert for Chinese citizens considering going to Japan.Japan’s tourism …
Japan sends envoy to China in bid to calm escalating spat-media
A senior Japanese diplomat will head to China on Monday, Japanese media reported, as Tokyo tries to calm an escalating diplomatic spat over Taiwan that is straining relations between the East Asian …
The challenges awaiting Japan’s new finance minister
Satsuki Katayama’s shattering of another glass ceiling last month puts her in charge of selling Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “responsible and proactive fiscal policy.” …
China urges citizens not to visit Japan over Taiwan row
China has urged its citizens not to travel to Japan and summoned the country’s ambassador in Beijing over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan. China and Japan have been locked in an …
China Escalates Japan Feud With Island Patrols and Warnings to Citizens
China sent Coast Guard ships near disputed islands and warned travelers and students about safety risks in Japan. The escalation is over comments on Taiwan by Japan’s new prime minister.
Chinese Coast Guard ships sail through Japan-administered islands as tensions rise
China and Japan have repeatedly faced off around the Japan-administered islands, which Beijing calls Diaoyu and Tokyo calls the Senkaku.
China sends coastguard to disputed islands as row with Japan escalates
Ships sail near the Senkaku or Diaoyu chain as officials warn there is no straightforward way to ease tensions …
China cautions citizens against traveling to Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments about Taiwan have prompted the Chinese government to warn against traveling to Japan.