Japan's envoy is expected to explain that Sanae Takaichi's comment does not signal a shift in the country's security policy and to urge China to refrain from actions that would damage ties.

TOKYO/BEIJING >> Japan moved on Monday to tamp down an escalating row with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to urge citizens to halt travel to its East Asian neighbor.

Japan moved on Monday to tamp down an escalating row with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to urge citizens to halt travel to its East Asian neighbor. The dispute erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan's…

Beijing is flexing its military and economic might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about defending Taiwan. But its aggressive approach risks backfiring.

Taiwan's President criticizes China for jeopardizing regional peace amid escalating tensions with Japan over Taiwan's status.

The Japanese public is divided on whether Japan should exercise its right to collective self-defense if China attacks Taiwan, a Kyodo news agency poll found on Sunday. The survey found 48.8% in favor and 44.2% against, while 60.4% backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to beef up the country's…

The Chinese government on Sunday urged its citizens to carefully reconsider studying in Japan, citing safety risks, amid a bilateral diplomatic row over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan. The move is seen as part of Beijing's response to Takaichi's remarks in parliament on Nov 7, which…