Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R, front) meets with visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono (L, front) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2018. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
Bloomberg: 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
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.
Norio Maruyama, a spokesman for the Japanese delegation, said the summit could set the stage for reciprocal visits by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping -- a trip neither leader has made since coming to power in 2012.
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Update #1: China, Japan agree to hold China-Japan-ROK summit as soon as possible -- Xinhuanet
Update #2: Japan and China agree to have their leaders resume reciprocal visits -- Japan Times
WNU Editor: This is a positive sign .... Japan, China aim to open military hotline (Daily Star/AFP)
