Tensions spiraled on Nov. 8, when Takaichi said that a Chinese attempt to seize Taiwan by force would constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

China will take “further measures” against Japan unless its prime minister retracts her controversial comments on Taiwan, the foreign ministry said as Beijing reportedly reimposed a ban on Japanese seafood imports.

Japan-China trade tensions escalate as reports suggest Beijing may halt Japanese seafood imports, potentially linked to the Fukushima wastewater release. This follows earlier bans and a recent resumption of some trade.

Images of “diplomatic superiority” shown by Chinese state media have exacerbated the Japan-China feud over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about Taiwan.

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

China’s recent naval deployment around Japan comes on the heels of a war of words between Beijing and newly-elected Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi over Taiwan.

An off-the-cuff remark by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered Japan's biggest bust-up with China in years.

Tokyo aims to calm diplomatic row triggered by remarks on island by Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi - Anadolu Ajansı

A diplomatic firestorm has erupted across Asia. China has slammed Japan with its harshest travel freeze in years, airlines rushing to offer mass refunds as Beijing warns citizens to stay away. The trigger: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s explosive Taiwan remarks,