TOKYO -- Tensions between Japan and China surrounding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks have highlighted a lack of officials in the government with deep ties to China who can wield connections to help quell the row.
International relations
Japan's Takaichi lacks a few good China hands in spat over Taiwan
With departure of Komeito, ruling coalition lost people with Beijing connections
China's leadership under President Xi Jinping has ramped up pressure against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her comments regarding Taiwan. (Nikkei montage)
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