Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng (何立峰) expressed support for economic ties with Japan during talks with former Foreign Minister Iwaya Tsuyoshi (岩屋毅), addressing areas including the reduction of excess inventory in the real estate market and AI. He was also reported to have made remarks indicating an intention to resume exchanges between local governments.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng (何立峰) held talks with former Foreign Minister Iwaya Tsuyoshi (岩屋毅) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 29 September, with senior Japanese officials also in attendance. He said the real estate market’s inventory problem was moving toward resolution and that the most difficult period was over, while also expressing a positive stance on economic ties with Japan. Interviews with people familiar with the matter revealed that he made more detailed remarks in a private setting as well.
The vice premier also referred to the potential of AI, stressing that AI would affect every household and industry and exceed our expectations. Executives from Japanese companies also attended the talks, conveying an approach aimed at easing concerns over China-related risks, exploring business opportunities and promoting development on both sides. At a press conference after the talks, Mr. Iwaya said he wanted to make every effort to advance discussions between the two governments.