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Japan-China diplomatic and economic relations

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In late September 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Takeshi Iwaya, chairman of the Japan International Trade Promotion Association, in Beijing. The meeting represented the first high-level dialogue between Chinese officials and a Japanese figure following comments made by Prime Minister Takaichi regarding a potential Taiwan contingency. During the discussions, Wang Yi characterized Japan-China relations as being in a “difficult period” and urged the Japanese administration to “correct erroneous words and actions” concerning the Taiwan issue. He further emphasized that Japan must maintain a “correct attitude” toward historical matters, noting that the nation faces a historical test as the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials approaches. Wang warned that Japan would have no future if it fails to learn from its historical aggression or challenges the post-war peace order, specifically cautioning against denying its history or glorifying war criminals. Iwaya expressed concern regarding the current state of bilateral relations and stated a desire to see the relationship “return to its origins” based on the four political documents between the two countries. The Japanese delegation, consisting of approximately 50 executives, aimed to facilitate economic exchanges through dialogue and promote peaceful development as the 55th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two nations nears. By September 30, the visit included meetings with Vice Premier He Lifeng. He Lifeng noted that the actions of certain Japanese politicians regarding militarism and the Taiwan issue have impacted bilateral economic development. Analysts viewed the high-level reception of Iwaya as a selective form of engagement by Beijing, intended to maintain communication with Japanese business circles while simultaneously applying pressure on the Japanese administration's political stance.

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