Japan and China vow to mend ties despite lingering Taiwan tensions
Japan and China have pledged to strengthen ties despite rising tensions over Taiwan. The agreement came during a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Meanwhile, diplomatic talks between Japan and South Korea are set to resume this week.
The first meeting between Xi Jinping and Sanae Takaichi ended with both sides committing to a 'mutually beneficial and strategic relationship.' The summit aimed to ease recent strains, including China’s suspension of Japanese film releases due to political disagreements.
Earlier, Takaichi had sparked controversy by suggesting Japan would intervene militarily in a Taiwan conflict. The remarks drew sharp criticism from Beijing, leading to further diplomatic friction.
In a separate move, South Korea and Japan will hold their 16th strategic dialogue in Seoul on Friday, November 8, 2025. First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo will meet with her Japanese counterpart, Takehiro Funakoshi. The talks will cover bilateral relations and broader regional security concerns.
The summit between China and Japan signals an attempt to stabilise relations, though tensions over Taiwan remain unresolved. Meanwhile, the upcoming Japan-South Korea dialogue highlights ongoing efforts to address shared challenges in East Asia. Both meetings come at a time of heightened regional uncertainty.
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