No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

The outlook for business diplomacy is uncertain with visits planned for late January by business leaders, now in limbo. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Diplomatic crises often change the stakes for each, and for the Japanese, the consequences of this crisis are multifaceted. Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, was the initial focal point. As the Washington Post editorial board aptly noted,

Japan's new leader prime triggered the dispute by saying Japan could intervene in a confrontation between China and Taiwan.

China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute could ultimately hurt China too.

China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on Taiwan

The advisory urged citizens to pay close attention to their surroundings and make every possible effort to ensure their safety when outside.

Tensions between the two countries have soared after Takaichi commented on Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Fallout continues after prime minister said use of force against Taiwan would be 'survival threatening' for Japan.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was "shocking" for Japan's leader to openly send a wrong signal concerning Taiwan, according to an official statement on Sunday, the latest remarks in a row that has shaken relations for more than two weeks.

The letter follows on from China's second missive to the UN complaining about Japan after Takaichi said last month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could mean a survival-threatening situation for Japan