From Nikkei Asia · · 50s
Japan-China ties at APEC remain elusive
Japan-China diplomatic thaw at APEC remains unclear after foreign minister's meeting.
In brief
Japan-China diplomatic thaw at APEC remains unclear after foreign minister's meeting. Japan-China diplomatic relations remain strained despite a meeting between former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Japan-China diplomatic meeting
Former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on September 28.
Message confusion
Did Iwaya receive a message intended for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi?
Author background
Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff writer with seven years in China as a correspondent.
Author recognition
Nakazawa won the 2014 Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize.
Diplomatic uncertainty
Chinese foreign minister's message leaves many wondering how to interpret it.
What to remember
Japan-China diplomatic relations remain strained despite a meeting between former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
