Japan PM Takaichi open to China-hosted APEC if parliament allows

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she plans to attend the APEC leaders summit hosted by China if parliament permits, confirming willingness to visit amid a deep freeze in ties between the two economies. The remark signals a possible opening in Japan-China relations at a leaders-level forum.

Why it matters：A leaders-level visit could open a channel between Asia's two largest economies amid frozen ties.

Key points

  • Takaichi conditioned the trip on parliamentary approval.
  • APEC would be hosted by China.
  • Ties between the two economies have been deeply frozen.

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