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- Japan's ministry told China to show respect after its spokesperson omitted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s title.
- Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura said Tokyo raised concerns with Beijing on Oct. 7.
- Chinese spokesman Guo Jiakun addressed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi only by name at a Sept. 30 news conference.
- Japanese lawmakers visited China weeks to ease diplomatic tensions.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called Beijing an “important neighbor” and pledged a stable relationship.