Amid rising tensions between China and Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing has warned there is “no market" for Japanese seafood exports.

Tensions grew between the two countries after Takaichi told parliament on November 7 that a hypothetical Chinese attack on democratically-ruled Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo. She said that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would count as “a situation threatening Japan’s survival".

China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has always emphasised the use of force to take control of the island. Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims.

Since Japan leader’s recent remarks, China has summoned Japanese ambassador, sent its Coast Guard ship formation through the waters of Senkaku Islands, whic

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