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China Appoints Shigehiro Nishiumi Acting Consul in Chongqing

8/13/2026

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China approved Shigehiro Nishiumi as acting Japanese consul general in Chongqing on Aug 4 2026, ending a vacancy since Dec 5 2025.
Nishiumi previously served as deputy consul general in Hong Kong.
The vacancy followed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Nov 2025 remarks that Japan would act if Taiwan were attacked, prompting a diplomatic freeze.
Beijing has increased pressure on Tokyo while the consulate’s website has not posted details of the appointment.

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China approved Shigehiro Nishiumi as acting Japanese consul general in Chongqing on Aug 4 2026, ending a vacancy since Dec 5 2025.
Nishiumi previously served as deputy consul general in Hong Kong.
The vacancy followed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Nov 2025 remarks that Japan would act if Taiwan were attacked, prompting a diplomatic freeze.
Beijing has increased pressure on Tokyo while the consulate’s website has not posted details of the appointment.