Xi and Ishiba meet in Peru as China calls for partnership with Japan

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met for the first time in Lima, Peru, amid ongoing tensions. Xi emphasized the need for China and Japan to be "partners, not threats," and urged Japan to address historical issues. The meeting comes as both nations seek to stabilize their relationship. Recent months have seen a resumption of consultative talks, indicating a potential thaw in relations after years of disputes over territorial claims and trade tensions. Ishiba raised concerns about China's military actions and human rights issues. He also requested the lifting of a seafood import ban imposed by China and the release of Japanese nationals detained in China.