High-Level Talks Unlikely to Fix Deep China–Japan Rifts: Analysts
Beijing wants better ties, but many of its pressure tactics are ‘pushing Tokyo further away,’ an expert said.
TL;DR
- Beijing held back-to-back meetings with a senior Japanese politician to maintain open channels.
- Experts suggest China's coercive actions are alienating Japan.
- Takeshi Iwaya, president of JAPIT, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice Premier He Lifeng.
- Iwaya led a delegation of approximately 50 members, including corporate executives.
- JAPIT is a significant channel for Japan's trade and economic relations with China.