China has advised its citzens not to travel to Japan amid an escalating diplomatic spat

China has advised its citzens not to travel to Japan amid an escalating diplomatic spat

China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by comments by Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament on November 7 that use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo.

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