Ishiba and Xi Commit to Strengthening Japan-China Relations Amid Tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to foster "mutually beneficial" and "stable" relations during their meeting at the APEC summit in Lima. Despite ongoing tensions over military activities and historical issues, both leaders emphasized the importance of reducing tensions and enhancing cooperation. Ishiba expressed concerns over China's military maneuvers and urged Xi to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens. The leaders also discussed resuming Japanese seafood imports to China, which had been halted due to environmental concerns.