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Beijing Halts Japanese Fish Imports as Diplomatic Row Continues

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By Kris Ma/Tiffany Wong

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China and Japan are engaged in an escalating tit-for-tat quarrel after Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said a Taiwan contingency could be grounds for Tokyo to mobilize its self-defense forces. China has banned Japanese fish imports from and discouraged tourists from visiting the country, causing tourism and retail stocks to plummet. Beijing warns of more consequences if Japan does not retract the statement. But Tokyo is standing firm, warning its own citizens to be careful in China, meanwhile gaining US backing.