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Japan and China Seek Stability Amid Rising Tensions

10/31/2025

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on October 31, 2025 at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, to pursue constructive, stable relations.
They described dialogue and cooperation amid concerns about Takaichi's conservative policies and Japan's defense buildup.
The talks covered export restrictions and East China Sea tensions, with sides signaling readiness to cooperate.
Takaichi urged China to ease import restrictions on Japanese products.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on October 31, 2025 at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, to pursue constructive, stable relations.
They described dialogue and cooperation amid concerns about Takaichi's conservative policies and Japan's defense buildup.
The talks covered export restrictions and East China Sea tensions, with sides signaling readiness to cooperate.
Takaichi urged China to ease import restrictions on Japanese products.