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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit China for the first time next week to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen. Bangladesh’s news agency
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit China for the first time next week to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen. Bangladesh’s news agency BSS reported that the Japanese government confirmed the visit on Friday. Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki said Prime Minister Takaichi would visit the Philippines and China from November 16 to 19, where she would attend ASEAN-related summit meetings and the APEC summit. According to Ozaki, Takaichi will use the APEC summit to discuss a range of issues, including trade, investment, regional economic integration, economic and energy security, and the digital economy, while presenting Japan’s position on these matters. However, particular attention will be focused on whether she meets or holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit. Before travelling to Shenzhen, Takaichi will visit Manila, the capital of the Philippines, to attend a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which comprises 11 member states. Ozaki also said arrangements were being made to hold a Quad summit on the sidelines of the ASEAN meetings. Leaders from Australia, India, Japan and the United States are expected to attend.
