From The Japan Times · Sakura Murakami · · 1m 20s
Takaichi to attend APEC in China if parliament allows
Prime Minister Takaichi plans APEC summit visit in China if parliament permits.
In brief
Prime Minister Takaichi plans APEC summit visit in China if parliament permits. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will attend the APEC leaders' summit in Shenzhen, China on Nov. 18-19 if parliamentary duties allow. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Prime Minister Takaichi's APEC plans
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she plans to attend the APEC leaders’ summit in Shenzhen, China, on Nov. 18-19, if parliamentary duties permit.
Strained Japan-China ties
Takaichi's comments on Taiwan triggered a spike in tensions between Japan and China almost a year ago.
APEC summit timing
The APEC summit is planned for Nov. 18 and 19 in Shenzhen, China.
Takaichi's parliamentary response
Takaichi signaled her intention to attend during a parliamentary session on Friday, in response to questions on Japan’s foreign policy and the government’s crises management.
Agriculture minister resignation
Agriculture minister Kazuo Yana resigned amid allegations he circumvented electoral rules and bragged about cutting funding for municipalities that did not support his campaign.
Takaichi's response to scandal
Takaichi accepted Yana's resignation ahead of the submission of a sales tax suspension bill that is expected to become the main agenda of this parliamentary session.
Takaichi's gender comment
Takaichi said her days are about three or four hours longer than a male prime minister’s due to morning routines and makeup.
What it means
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will attend the APEC leaders' summit in Shenzhen, China on Nov. 18-19 if parliamentary duties allow.
