Japan PM Takaichi heads to China for first visit amid deeply strained ties
TOKYO, Nov 13 — Japan said today that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would visit China next week for the first time...
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to make her first visit to China next week, amid tense relations between the two nations. Takaichi will attend the Asia-Pacific summit in Shenzhen, as well as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Manila. The trip comes just weeks after Takaichi suggested Japan may intervene in an attack on Taiwan, a territory claimed by China.
Beijing has responded harshly to Takaichi's comments, warning its citizens against travel to Japan and imposing trade restrictions. Analysts believe a bilateral summit between Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely, but they do expect discussions on issues such as trade, investment, and the digital economy. Takaichi previously referred to China as an "important neighbor" and pledged to build a stable relationship, but she also emphasized Japan's commitment to asserting its positions and calling for responsible behavior.
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