China advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, prompting Tokyo to urge Beijing to temper its response to a spat between the two countries that was sparked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan.

The measure, the first significant retaliation taken by Beijing in the row, was sparked by Takaichi’s remarks last week that military force used in any Taiwan conflict could be considered a “survival-threatening situation” — a classification that would provide a legal justification for Japan to intervene.

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Japan’s top government spokesperson said he strongly urged China to respond appropriately after the issuance of the travel advisory, Kyodo reported.

Japan has lodged a protest with China and “strongly requested an appropriate response

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