Japanese organizations are pushing for face-to-face diplomacy with China as tensions rise over recent comments about the Taiwan region. The Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ Union wants to visit before 2025 ends, while business leaders aim to send an economic delegation in January 2026 – just next month! 🗓️
The moves follow controversial remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan, which Beijing called a violation of its 'political commitments.' China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Tokyo on Tuesday to 'stop harming the sentiments of the two peoples' and create conditions for normalized exchanges.
Why it matters: 🇯🇵🇨🇳 Japan and China account for over 20% of global GDP. With students, entrepreneurs, and families across Asia watching closely, these visits could either thaw relations or deepen the chill. Stay tuned!
