Japan's diplomatic report indicates warmer ties with China, South Korea
For the first time in five years, Japan has pledged to pursue strategic and mutually beneficial ties with China in its annual diplomatic policy report. This, despite differences over competing territorial claims. Japan's latest diplomatic blue book has also reflected a change of stance towards South Korea. For the first time in 14 years, it called Seoul a "partner", signalling a recent improvement in bilateral ties. Michiyo Ishida reports.
For the first time in five years, Japan has pledged to pursue strategic and mutually beneficial ties with China in its annual diplomatic policy report. This, despite differences over competing territorial claims. Japan's latest diplomatic blue book has also reflected a change of stance towards South Korea. For the first time in 14 years, it called Seoul a "partner", signalling a recent improvement in bilateral ties. Michiyo Ishida reports.
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