Former Japanese FM Yamashita Visits China to Improve Relations

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Kiyoshi Yamashita, now leading the Japan International Trade Promotion Association, is visiting China with a delegation of around 50 business executives. Yamashita aims to promote economic exchange and engage in open dialogue with Chinese officials to improve strained Japan-China relations. He hopes to rebuild trust and address outstanding issues. This visit comes after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's 'Taiwan contingency' remarks last November deteriorated Sino-Japanese relations. Meanwhile, China has criticized Japan for denying its history of aggression and strengthening its military, urging it to reflect and gain trust through concrete actions.