Politics · Tokyo, Japan · November 8, 2026

Japan works to shield Takaichi from Xi snub at summit

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 8, 5:52 PM ET

Japan is preparing to avoid embarrassment for PM Takaichi at a summit in China. Ties are at one of their lowest points since 1972.

Why it matters

Relations between Asia's two largest economies affect trade.

Background

China urged citizens to avoid Japan a year ago.

The story so far

1. Nov 6One year on, Japan-China dispute shows little thaw
2. Nov 8Japan works to shield Takaichi from Xi snub at summit

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Sources

• Japan Times ↗Nov 8, 5:52 PM ET

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