China Will Join First Japan, South Korea Summit Since 2015
- Three-way meeting underscores improved ties between neighbors
- Chinese foreign minister says ‘obstacles remain’ in relations
Taro Kono, left, and Wang Yi in Beijing. on Jan. 28.
Photographer: Andy Wong/Pool/Getty Images AsiaPac
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will travel to Tokyo for his country’s first joint summit with Japan and South Korea since 2015, the clearest sign yet of improving ties between the three neighbors.
The meeting was announced by China and Japan late Sunday, as Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono concluded a two-day visit aimed at repairing his country’s strained relationship with China.