China urges Japan "show sincerity" for dialogue over diplomatic row

China on Monday urged Japan to "show sincerity" for dialogue to settle a diplomatic row over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning reiterated Beijing's demand for the withdrawal of Takaichi's remarks on a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan, which she suggested could prompt a Japanese military response.Following the Group of 20 summit, which wrapped up Sunday in South Africa, Takaichi told reporters she did not meet with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines, but said Tokyo is "open" to talks at multiple levels.READ FULL ARTICLE