Japan said Saturday it has lodged a protest with China after Beijing advised its citizens to avoid visiting the neighboring country amid a spat over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan, while urging a calm response and stable bilateral ties.Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara urged China to take "appropriate measures" without elaborating and called for both countries to continue dialogue."China's view is not in line with Japan's understanding. It is precisely because differences remain that multilayered communication between Japan and China is essential," Kihara, the …READ FULL ARTICLE