BEIJING (AP) — China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on Taiwan. Beijing is using its economic clout to pressure Tokyo while hurling a barrage of invective at its government. A Chinese advisory against travel to Japan has led to cancellations for hotels and tea ceremony classes. The Chinese release of two Japanese movies has also been called off and other sectors such as seafood exports could be next. China has employed similar economic pressure tactics before. One estimate says the travel advisory could cost Japan $11.5 billion.
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