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China and Japan Strengthen Ties Through Friendship and Innovation

12/18/2025

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In 2016, Chinese tourist Shaojin was stranded in Japan and received an overnight invitation from local Yoshizawa Hirasawa, an act highlighted on a Japanese variety show about Sino-Japanese friendship.
In China, Zhang Xueqiang, a food-delivery worker, saved 1.12 million yuan (US$160,000) over five years while paying debts from a failed business.
Japan will host a summit with five Central Asian leaders to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence and economic security.

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Story summary

In 2016, Chinese tourist Shaojin was stranded in Japan and received an overnight invitation from local Yoshizawa Hirasawa, an act highlighted on a Japanese variety show about Sino-Japanese friendship.
In China, Zhang Xueqiang, a food-delivery worker, saved 1.12 million yuan (US$160,000) over five years while paying debts from a failed business.
Japan will host a summit with five Central Asian leaders to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence and economic security.