Japan has downgraded its description of China in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook released Friday, reflecting strained ties following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on a hypothetical Taiwan contingency.The annual report, submitted by Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi at a Cabinet meeting, refers to China as an "important neighboring country," a step back from "one of the most important bilateral relations" in the 2025 edition.The change apparently reflects the worst diplomatic spat between the two countries in years triggered by Takaichi's parliamentary comments last November that a C…READ FULL ARTICLE
