Xi, Ishiba to Boost China-Japan Ties Ahead of Trump Presidency
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima.
Photographer: Manuel Orbegozo/BloombergChinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed to strengthen communication at all levels during their first meeting since the Japanese leader took office in October.
Two countries share “a mutually beneficial strategic relationship and will build constructive and stable ties,” Ishiba told Xi during a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Peru.