HK leader backs China's policy on Japan amid diplomatic dispute

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Hong Kong's John Lee expressed support for China's diplomatic policy towards Japan, describing PM Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan as "extremely erroneous remarks".

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00:00Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has expressed support for China's diplomatic policy towards Japan

00:06in his first remarks on the two-week-old dispute.

00:09Lee says Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takeuchi's comments severely deteriorated the atmosphere

00:15for exchanges between the two countries.

00:18He adds that his government will closely monitor the situation and respond appropriately.

00:24Hong Kong's Security Bureau updated its travel advisory on November 15,

00:28urging residents visiting or living in Japan to pay attention to safety.

00:33The city has also halted exchanges with Japan's consulate as of Sunday.

00:38Japan is one of the top destinations for Hong Kong residents,

00:41with close to 150 daily flights to 13 Japanese cities during peak travel seasons.

00:47Hong Kong airlines, including Cafe Pacific, have offered travelers options to rebook or adjust itineraries.

00:54Tensions rose after Takeuchi said a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan

00:58could prompt a military response from Tokyo.

01:01Beijing warned it would take action if Japan continued on what it described as the wrong path.

01:07Takeuchi, however, said last Friday that she would not withdraw her comments,

01:11adding that Tokyo remains open for dialogue.

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