MNI BRIEF: Japan PM Comments Have Hurt Trade With China-MOFCOM

Remarks regarding Taiwan by Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has had a serious negative impact on economic and trade exchanges between Beijing and Tokyo, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. 

He said China is urging Japan to retract its comments, and help create a sound environment for bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

The Hungarian government is encouraging both Japanese and Chinese companies to increase investment as the country seeks to become a leading producer of batteries and electric vehicles, a senior official told MNI. (See MNI INTERVIEW2: Europe Needs Cheap Energy)