Gyeongju [South Korea], October 31 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will maintain their first assembly on Friday afternoon in South Korea, the Japanese authorities introduced, Kyodo News reported.
The assembly between the 2 leaders, going down on the sidelines of the two-day Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, marks their first encounter since Takaichi assumed workplace as Japan’s prime minister final week.
According to Kyodo News, the talks are anticipated to deal with reaffirming each nations’ dedication to selling a ‘strategic and mutually useful relationship’ whereas pursuing ‘constructive and steady’ ties amid strained relations.
The bilateral assembly comes as Beijing adopts a cautious method towards Takaichi, who’s extensively thought to be a China hawk.
Longstanding disputes over historic and territorial points, notably the repeated intrusions by Chinese coast guard vessels into Japanese territorial waters close to the Senkaku Islands, which China claims and refers to as Diaoyu, have continued to pressure ties between Tokyo and Beijing.
During a latest cellphone dialog with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, China’s high diplomat Wang Yi warned that points regarding historical past and Taiwan concern ‘the inspiration of bilateral relations and fundamental belief and religion’ between the 2 nations, Kyodo News reported.
Signalling Beijing’s reservations, Xi has not despatched a congratulatory message to Takaichi following her appointment, regardless of extending such gestures to her three predecessors, together with former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, in response to a diplomatic supply cited by Kyodo News.
Takaichi, identified for her conservative stance and alignment with former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s insurance policies, is predicted to boost Japan’s issues over China’s rising maritime exercise close to the Senkaku Islands and spotlight the significance of peace and stability throughout the Taiwan Strait.
She might also press for the early launch of Japanese nationals detained in China on espionage allegations, sources added.
Chinese media have labelled Takaichi a right-wing nationalist, noting her shut ideological ties to Abe, who was assassinated in 2022. (ANI)