Why has China changed how it refers to Japanese leaders?
China alters diplomatic protocol by omitting official titles of Japanese leaders
What the source reports (AI summary)
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has modified its communication protocols to omit the official titles of high-ranking Japanese officials in recent public statements.
AI interpretation: Impact analysis
The diplomatic downgrading in official language reflects rising political tensions between China and Japan.
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