The diplomatic row over comments on Taiwan has evolved from a war of words to Beijing advising its citizens against travelling and studying abroad in Japan.

If Japan dares to interfere in China's reunification cause…it would be an act of aggression and definitely meet a firm response from China,' says Chinese embassy in Japan - Anadolu Ajansı

Kanai is expected to lodge a protest over a threatening social media post by China’s consul general in Osaka in response to Takaichi’s comments, but will also use the visit to urge Beijing to refrain from any further action that would worsen relations, according to Japanese media.