A delegation from the Japan Association for Promotion of International Trade, chaired by former Foreign Minister Iwaya Takuya (岩屋 毅) of the Liberal Democratic Party, arrived at an airport in Beijing on the afternoon of the 27th. About 50 executives and others from Japanese companies are taking part, and the delegation plans to stay through the 30th. Against the backdrop of strained Japan-China relations, it emphasized its intention to facilitate and further develop economic exchanges through dialogue.
Amid strained Japan-China relations, a delegation from the Japan Association for Promotion of International Trade arrived at an airport in Beijing. About 50 executives and others from Japanese companies are taking part, and the delegation plans to remain there through the 30th.
The organization's chairman is Iwaya Takuya (岩屋 毅), who explained upon departure that facilitating economic exchanges between Japan and China and further developing them was the primary objective.
Iwaya Takuya (岩屋 毅) emphasized the importance of seeking a path toward improving Japan-China relations through dialogue and expressed his intention to cooperate as far as possible.