Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Meets Chinese Premier During Diplomatic Debut

Published on October 10, 2024

Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the summit of Southeast Asian countries in Laos on Oct. 10, where Ishiba made his diplomatic debut. The two leaders confirmed their commitment to promoting mutually beneficial ties to stabilize bilateral relations amid ongoing tensions, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry (MOFA). Regarding Taiwan, which Beijing claims to be part of its territory, Ishiba stated he is closely monitoring the cross-strait situation and said that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is important. The two countries have seen increased tensions in recent months after incursions by Chinese military aircraft into Japanese airspace and the fatal stabbing of a Japanese schoolchild in Shenzhen....

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