Xi Jinping meets Shigeru Ishiba, urges Japan to address history and Taiwan issues

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Lima. Xi expressed hope that Japan would address historical and Taiwan-related issues properly. Ishiba emphasized the need for a "constructive and stable" relationship, requesting the lifting of Japan's seafood import ban and improved safety for Japanese citizens in China. He also urged Xi to release Japanese nationals detained in China. Recent months have seen a resumption of talks between Chinese and Japanese officials, indicating a potential easing of tensions. Both countries have faced disputes over territorial claims, trade, and Japan's decision to release treated Fukushima water.