28th October 2026 – (Tokyo) Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday, 27th October, that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making arrangements to attend the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ informal meeting due in November in Shenzhen, China. He told the House of Councillors’ Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee that the government is coordinating her participation, while decisions on potential meetings with other leaders have yet to be finalised and remain under consideration.
Addressing the state of Japan–China relations, Motegi said Tokyo fully understands and respects Beijing’s One‑China position as reflected in the four key political documents underpinning bilateral ties, and stressed the need to view historical issues with accuracy. He described China as an important neighbour and said Japan seeks to build a constructive and stable relationship through continued communication.
