TOKYO -- Talks between Beijing and Tokyo aimed at resuming Japanese beef exports to China for the first time in 24 years have broken down, as their diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Taiakichi's remarks on Taiwan cools economic relations.
Talks on planned resumption after 24-year hiatus are canceled by Beijing

Japan had envisioned resuming beef exports to China and increasing them to the level of its exports to the U.S. (Photo by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Talks between Beijing and Tokyo aimed at resuming Japanese beef exports to China for the first time in 24 years have broken down, as their diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Taiakichi's remarks on Taiwan cools economic relations.