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Can Japan and China break their diplomatic deadlock?
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· September 15, 2026
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Key points The earlier visit occurred after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statements about Taiwan. A visit to Beijing has taken place, involving Japanese lawmakers.
A visit to Beijing has taken place, involving Japanese lawmakers. This trip follows a previous one, which was the first of its kind since certain comments were made. The earlier visit occurred after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statements about Taiwan.
Further information about this development is available. Details are sparse, but it is known that the most recent visit happened on Sunday.
The visits appear to be part of an effort to engage in dialogue, but specific outcomes or discussions have not been disclosed.
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