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Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa held a brief exchange with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on the sidelines of an APEC forum in Suzhou, China. This marks the first ministerial-level contact between the two countries since their diplomatic dispute escalated in 2025. Akazawa expressed hope the exchange would help improve strained bilateral relations.
Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi has pledged his full efforts to arrange a summit meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Xi Jinping at November's APEC summit. The move aims to improve strained bilateral relations, which are at a multi-year low. He emphasized the importance of high-level dialogue to rebuild trust and foster long-term cooperation.
Former US President Donald Trump said he will try to attend the APEC summit in China in November, despite ongoing US-China tensions. Speaking at a campaign rally, he emphasized the need for dialogue with major trade partners and suggested his presence could advance US interests. The statement comes amid trade, technology, and security disputes between the two nations.
