Japan's Ishiba raises military concerns with China's Xi at APEC Summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba raised concerns about China's military activities during a meeting with President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Peru. This marked their first in-person talks amid worsening Japan-China relations. Ishiba emphasized the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait and expressed worries about the South China Sea, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang. Both leaders agreed to enhance cultural exchanges and maintain high-level economic dialogue. Ishiba also discussed the safety of Japanese citizens in China following a recent incident involving a Japanese schoolboy. Xi assured that the safety of foreign nationals would be prioritized.