Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have ignited fresh hopes for collaboration between Asia's economic powerhouses. Meeting on the sidelines of the China-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Summit in Seoul, the leaders agreed to restart high-level economic talks, signaling a thaw in cooperation after recent tensions.
\"Our economies are deeply connected,\" Li emphasized, highlighting potential in tech innovation, green energy, and digital markets. The duo also pledged to stabilize supply chains and defend global free trade—a nod to businesses and investors eyeing cross-border opportunities.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Li raised concerns about Japan’s release of Fukushima-treated wastewater, urging Tokyo to address global environmental worries. Meanwhile, he reaffirmed that Taiwan remains a \"core interest\" for China, calling on Japan to uphold its One-China commitments.
Kishida, for his part, vowed to deepen ties in healthcare, climate action, and youth exchanges—a win for students and travelers craving cultural connections.
With both sides agreeing to \"manage differences,\" this dialogue could reshape everything from your next EV battery to TikTok trends. Stay tuned!
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China, Japan agree to a new round of high-level economic dialogue
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