China, Japan and Taiwan
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The U.S. ambassador has taken to social media several times since the dispute erupted to criticize China and Chinese officials.
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.
Beijing said on Thursday that Premier Li Qiang has no arrangements to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during this week's G20 Summit in South Africa, and urged Japan to "behave itself".
Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Beijing is turning up the pressure on Tokyo. After Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response, China has issued a veiled threat—warning there's “no market” for Japanese seafood exports.
Japan envoy in Beijing to ease tensions as China repeats call for Takaichi to retract Taiwan remarks
Tokyo's foreign envoy has reportedly left the Chinese foreign ministry building in Beijing without responding to questions from the media. Masaaki Kanai had met his Chinese counterpart Liu Jinsong to lay out Tokyo's position on Taiwan.