BEIJING (Reuters) -China defence ministry said on Monday it has lodged representations with the United States over its arms sale to Taiwan, vowing to take "all necessary" measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Taiwan is watching anxiously as it finds itself at the centre of a verbal clash between Beijing and Tokyo, fuelling fears that Taipei could be drawn into a major international conflict. The escalating row erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated a Taiwan crisis could be a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan,

(NYT) — China escalated its diplomatic feud with Japan on Sunday by sending coast guard ships to patrol near islands the countries both claim, and warning Chinese students in the country about what it said were risks to their safety.

China escalates Senkaku Islands dispute with patrol ships after Japan's new PM defends Taiwan independence, sparking diplomatic crisis and threats.

Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people from coastal and mountainous areas and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday.

Japanese markets plunged after China urged its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, escalating a diplomatic row sparked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on a potential Taiwan conflict.

October births were down by nearly 22 percent compared to the same period last year, according to new government data.

Fung-WoFung-Wong weakened into a typhoon after hitting the Sierra Madre mountain range in northern Philippines and headed toward Taiwan.

China warned students planning to study in Japan of heightened risks for Chinese citizens in the country as a diplomatic spat sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan shows no sign of easing.