China hints at Xi meeting with Japan’s new premier Takaichi
Summary
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi hinted at a potential meeting between President Xi Jinping and Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi during the APEC summit, highlighting the importance of high-level exchanges amid shifting regional dynamics.
Key Points
- China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi hinted at a possible meeting between Xi Jinping and Japan’s new premier Sanae Takaichi.
- Both leaders will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea this week.
- Takaichi met US President Donald Trump, pledging to accelerate Japan's military buildup and signing trade deals.
- China is cautious about the US-Japan closer ties under Takaichi, viewing it as a shift in Asia-Pacific power balance.
