Firstly, it is worth highlighting the importance of the visit itself, which took place on 25-26 December last year. While the Japanese side had definitively confirmed the trip a month in advance, the Chinese authorities had been more ambiguous, with references to Japanese press reports. This is hardly surprising, given the significant challenges in relations between two of Asia’s three leading powers, which are pivotal in shaping the political landscape of the Indo-Pacific alongside India.
On the Visit of Japan’s Foreign Minister to China
Vladimir Terehov