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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Tokyo, Japan on November 6, 2026. Newest first.
China urged citizens to avoid Japan a year ago.
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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.
Sources: Japan Times · See it on the globe
Relations remain tense a year after Prime Minister Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Japan's business community is trying to ease tensions. Beijing reportedly asked Japan to follow Shinzo Abe's conciliatory line; Takaichi did not accept.
Why it matters: Trade and diplomatic ties between Asia's two largest economies remain strained.
Sources: Japan Times, Japan Times, Yonhap (Korean) · See it on the globe