INTRO: Japan is trying to calm down an escalating dispute with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to urge citizens to halt travel to its East Asian neighbour.
It's the new prime minister's first major diplomatic test less than a month into office, after angering China with remarks about Tokyo's position on the red line issue of Taiwan. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
It's the new prime minister's first major diplomatic test less than a month into office, after angering China with remarks about Tokyo's position on the red line issue of Taiwan. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.