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China reimposes Japanese seafood ban, suspends beef import talks amid spat with Japan

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China’s feud with Japan shows no signs of easing. ICYMI: On November 7, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japan’s parliament that a “Taiwan contingency” could constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan – potentially triggering the mobilization of its defense for...



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