Japan Foreign Chief Talks with Chinese, Russian Ministers in Manila
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held a brief, informal meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila during ASEAN-related talks. This encounter marks a potential step toward resuming diplomatic dialogue following recent tensions over Taiwan.
Why it matters
Diplomatic communication between Japan and China is critical for regional stability in East Asia given ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Manila, July 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Thursday that he exchanged greetings with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Manila on Wednesday.
"We talked about Japan-China relations," Motegi said at a press conference in the Philippine capital, adding, "I will refrain from commenting on details as it was a diplomatic conversation."
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in