China has imposed sanctions on Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya, alleging “collusion with Taiwan independence” forces in a move that is likely to escalate an already tense diplomatic row over Taiwan.
The measures, announced by China’s foreign ministry on Monday, include freezing any assets Mr Furuya holds within China, banning Chinese individuals and organisations from engaging with him, and denying him entry to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao.
