China-Japan Ties Deteriorate: Taiwan Remarks, Military Drills Escalate Tensions

• Tensions between China and Japan escalate following PM Takaichi's remarks on Japanese military action if China invades Taiwan.
• Japan seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain, further straining already frosty relations.
• China announced tightened export controls on items with potential military uses to Japan, fueling rare earth mineral supply worries.
• China conducted major military drills around Taiwan, while Japan reported mid-air radar lock incidents by Chinese jets.
• Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged China to show restraint, as China issued a travel warning for Japan and banned seafood imports.