🇯🇵 Sanae Takaichi · 2 sources
Takaichi to attend APEC in first China trip as PM
What happened
Prime Minister Takaichi is scheduled to visit China to attend the APEC summit. The trip comes after Takaichi suggested Japan may intervene in any attack on Taiwan, causing strained relations between Japan and China. Takaichi will also visit the Philippines for a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. A Quad meeting, including leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is being arranged on the sidelines of ASEAN.
Why it matters
The visit is significant due to the strained relations between Japan and China following Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. The trip may provide an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss trade and investment issues. Japan is also seeking to rebuild relations with China.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Takaichi will attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China.
- The visit is Takaichi's first as Prime Minister.
- Takaichi will also visit the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting.
- A Quad meeting is being arranged on the sidelines of ASEAN.
- Relations between Japan and China are strained due to Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
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