A delegation from the Japan Association for Promotion of International Trade has arrived in Beijing and is scheduled to arrange meetings with Chinese dignitaries during its 4-day stay from the 27th through the 30th. The delegation is led by former Foreign Minister Iwaya (岩屋), and about 50 Japanese corporate executives are accompanying it.
A delegation from the Japan Association for Promotion of International Trade has arrived at an airport in Beijing. Against the backdrop of improving Japan-China relations, it reportedly arrived around noon on the 27th and is expected to stay in Beijing for 4 days, during which meetings with Chinese dignitaries will be arranged.
About 50 Japanese corporate executives are participating in the delegation, including executives from companies that import batteries manufactured in China. The delegation is reportedly led by former Foreign Minister Iwaya (岩屋).
People involved say that, amid strained Japan-China relations, efforts are continuing to find an opening for improving ties by using the visit as an opportunity. Moves to improve relations, including visits to China by younger lawmakers, have also followed in succession.
Comments from people on the ground indicate that improving Japan-China relations would also affect business, and attention is focused on progress in arranging future meetings.