Japan and China Strengthen Ties: Key Updates from Recent Diplomatic Meetings
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1. Japan and China Agree on Relations
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Lima. They agreed to promote “mutually beneficial” relations between Japan and China at the APEC summit.
2. Japan’s Foreign Minister Visits Ukraine
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited Ukraine without prior notice. This visit aimed to show Japan’s support for Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia. It is the first visit by a Japanese minister since Ishiba took office.
3. New Trilateral Secretariat Established
The U.S., Japan, and South Korea announced the creation of a secretariat. This office will enhance cooperation among the three nations, focusing on stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
4. Japan to Open Virus Research Lab
The Japanese government plans to establish its first lab for studying dangerous viruses, including Ebola. The facility, built by Nagasaki University, meets the highest biosafety standards.
5. Defense Talks in Australia
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani will meet with U.S. and Australian defense officials in Australia. They will discuss security cooperation in response to rising military activity from China.
6. Princess Yuriko Passes Away
Princess Yuriko, age 101 and a great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito, died of natural causes at a Tokyo hospital. She was the oldest member of the Japanese imperial family.
7. Filipino Man Gains Japanese Citizenship
Samuel Akahiji, 82, who lived in the Philippines as a stateless person, has been recognized as a Japanese national by a Japanese court. He is part of a small group of descendants of Japanese migrants seeking citizenship.
8. Former Ambassador Anami Dies
Koreshige Anami, Japan’s former ambassador to China, passed away at 83 from pneumonia. He served as ambassador from 2001 to 2006 and worked to ease tensions related to the Yasukuni Shrine visits.
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