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China-Japan diplomatic protocol dispute

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Diplomatic tensions between China and Japan escalated following a breach of protocol by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. During a press ~~conference,~~ conference on September 30, spokesperson Guo Jiakun referred to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi by name only, omitting her official title. Japan has formally requested that China show ‘appropriate respect’ to the Prime ~~Minister, with~~ Minister. Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura ~~stating~~ stated that Tokyo has relayed its concerns to Beijing, noting that international protocol dictates leaders be addressed with due respect regardless of political differences. The incident occurred while the Chinese spokesperson was discussing Japanese debates regarding the potential acquisition of nuclear weapons and nuclear-powered submarines. This dispute follows a period of strained relations, partly due to Takaichi’s previous comments ~~regarding potential Japanese involvement~~ suggesting that Tokyo might intervene in ~~a Taiwan contingency.~~ the event of an attack on Taiwan. While the protocol dispute ~~occurred alongside discussions regarding Japanese debates over nuclear weapons and submarines,~~ has heightened frictions, Takaichi has signaled a desire for stability, characterizing China as an ‘important neighbor’ in recent policy addresses.

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