Japan Says It Can't Cut China Out of Economy Amid Rising Military Tensions

As Japan seeks to address growing concerns regarding Chinese military activities in the region, Tokyo's toolbox is limited by the vast volume of trade between the two Asian powers.

Speaking to three reporters at an intimate offsite briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Japanese Foreign Ministry deputy spokesperson Okano Yukiko said that issues pertaining to China were discussed at length during a recent meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) nations, over which Japan currently presides.

Okano revealed a "slight change in our notes" from last...