ECONOMY

China Says Japan Ties Need ‘Normalization’ Again Over Taiwan Row

China’s top diplomat said relations with Japan had fallen to a level not seen in decades, according to Bloomberg. The comments came amid pressure on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to amend remarks concerning Taiwan, as Beijing called for a return to what it described as normalized ties.

China’s top diplomat said relations with Japan had deteriorated to a low point unseen in decades, Bloomberg reported.

The comments added pressure on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to amend her remarks about Taiwan, according to the report.

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Bloomberg — China Says Japan Ties Need ‘Normalization’ Again Over Taiwan Row