Japan demands China compensate for damages caused by protests

Tokyowill demand that Beijing pay for damages suffered by its diplomatic missions in China due to recent anti-Japan protests,

PeopleprotestChina smashes Japanese-made cars

The announcement was made as authoritiesChinaseemingly trying to calm public anger, the banprotestwhile the leadership still maintains strong statements."Regarding thedamagesof the embassy and consulate, we intend to requestChina compensationas a matter between governments," Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura told reporters in Tokyo.

Any one, Mr. Fujimura said,damagesabout what assets Japanese companies ownChinashould be resolved according to local law. However, in a conciliatory letter, Mr. Fujimura said,Tokyowill address this issue withChina.

"The Prime Minister is considering sending a special envoy toChinaas part of the Japanese government's efforts to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels. However, at this time, no such person has been appointed and we have not yet decided on the deployment of the envoy."

Tens of thousands of peopleprotestanti-Japanese marches everywhereChinaSince last weekend, some have vandalized Japanese shops and factories, forcing companies to close or reduce operations.

Protests reached a climax on September 18, the 81st anniversary of the Japanese occupation of parts ofChina. However, a day later, theprotestdisappeared and the Japanese embassy was informed of the person.protestordered not to return.

The meetingsprotestarose from territorial disputes between the two countries. Both Japan andChinaboth claim sovereignty over an archipelago thatChinacalled Diaoyu and Japan calls Senkaku.

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