# Japan-China parliamentary diplomacy efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-china-parliamentary-diplomacy-efforts > Updated: 2026-08-24T06:00:10.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. A cross-party delegation of Japanese lawmakers arrived in Beijing on August 24 to seek the restoration of diplomatic and economic ties with China. The mission, which includes members from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the opposition Komeito, and the Centrist Reform Alliance, aims to meet with Chinese Communist Party officials to reopen communication channels across various sectors. The visit follows a period of significant tension triggered by comments from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. She suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, potentially justifying the use of force. Shinichi Isa, a spokesperson for the Centrist Reform Alliance and former diplomat, noted that bilateral relations have reached their “lowest point since the normalization of ties in 1972.” This diplomatic friction has already impacted economic relations, resulting in trade restrictions and disruptions in the flow of rare earth minerals. In response to the mission, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has urged the Japanese government to take concrete actions to create conditions for normal exchange. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing to mend ties with China A Japanese cross-party delegation is visiting Beijing to mend strained relations following Prime Minister Takaichi’s controversial remarks regarding Taiwan, which triggered diplomatic and economic tensions. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-hosts-parliamentary-delegations-from-taiwan-and-china-for-regional-diplomacy ### 2026-08-19: Japanese lawmakers to visit China in diplomatic effort A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers will visit Beijing from August 24-27 in a semi-official effort to manage diplomatic tensions and maintain communication with China. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-lawmakers-to-visit-china-in-diplomatic-effort --- Cite as: Japan-China parliamentary diplomacy efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-china-parliamentary-diplomacy-efforts