Escalating China-Japan tension puts Korea in diplomatic tight spot
Korea may find itself walking a tightrope between China and Japan as tensions intensify between its two closest neighbors, analysts said Wednesday, adding that Seoul is advised to pursue strategic ambiguity. While the current tensions between Tokyo and Beijing largely revolve around tourism and culture, they show signs of spilling over into trade and economic issues, according to experts, potentially creating broader challenges for Seoul. The latest flare-up was triggered by comments from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earlier this month, in which she said that a military emergency involving Taiwan could be construed as a threat to Japan’s survival. China quickly condemned the remarks as dangerously provocative. China escalated its response Wednesday by suspending imports of Japanese seafood, following Friday's advisory for its citizens to avoid traveling there. Tokyo cautioned its nationals in China to stay alert and avoid large crowds. Senior diplomats from both countries met in Beijing on Tuesday, but the talks ended without any signs of progress. For Korea, the ongoing spat
