China Demands Japan Retract PM Takaichi’s Remarks
China’s Foreign Ministry urges Japan to retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks, warning Tokyo to reflect and avoid escalating tensions in Sino-Japanese ties.
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