A delegation from the Japan Association for Promotion of International Trade, chaired by former Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi (岩屋毅), departed Haneda Airport to visit Beijing in an effort to improve diplomatic relations between Japan and China. The schedule is 4 days, with the delegation aiming to meet senior local government officials.
A delegation of about 50 people from the Japan Association for Promotion of International Trade, chaired by former Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi (岩屋毅) of the Liberal Democratic Party, departed Haneda Airport this morning to visit Beijing, China. The association is seeking meetings with senior Chinese government officials as part of efforts to improve Japan-China relations.
The visit is scheduled to last 4 days. The association said it plans to exchange views frankly with the Chinese side and seek an opening for improving relations. The background is the deterioration in Japan-China relations following Prime Minister Takaichi’s parliamentary remarks last year concerning a Taiwan contingency.