According to a report by the Japanese Yomiuri Shimbun, on October 5th, Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Modi stated in his policy speech before the parliament that China is Japan's "important neighbor," and promised to work towards establishing stable bilateral relations.
Gao Shi zǎo miǎi bǐng shì, jí yú xiǎng fā yǒu lě gēng fè qù guò bǔ diān liáo cháng xíng shuāng bié guānyī.
Kaishi Sachie stated that she will fully promote the strategic mutual relations between China and Japan. She clearly indicated that "communication will be strengthened regarding issues faced by both sides, and dialogue will be pursued to safeguard national interests, in order to build constructive and stable relations."
Regarding China's activities and military actions in the East China Sea and South China Sea, she stated that "she will express her legitimate claims and strongly urge responsible actions to be taken."
Regarding the Japan-US alliance, Governor Gao stated that this is "the foundation of Japanese diplomacy and security". "We will further strengthen its deterrence and response capabilities and elevate the alliance to a higher level."
When referring to South Korea, Koishi Sakie said: "Regarding this important neighbor country, South Korea, the two countries are continuously deepening their communication through 'bilateral diplomacy'. We will further strengthen Japan-South Korea relations in areas such as security and economy, within the framework of Japan-US-South Korea cooperation."
Maehiki Sato is currently facing many challenges, including rising inflation, market concerns about Japan's growing debt, and the ongoing diplomatic disputes between China and Japan caused by her remarks regarding Taiwan last year.
According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on September 28, 2026, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Director of the State Council Foreign Affairs Office, met with Iwata Isao, President of the Japan International Trade Promotion Association, in Beijing.
Wang Yi pointed out that next year marks the 55th anniversary of the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations. The current Sino-Japanese relationship is once again facing a severe situation, and it is necessary to normalize relations once more. For Japan, it is urgent to correct the wrong actions of its leaders regarding the Taiwan issue as soon as possible. It is important to adopt the right attitude on historical issues, and ultimately, to develop an objective and rational understanding of China. He hopes that Japan's trade promotion agencies and all knowledgeable individuals will continue the tradition of friendship, encourage Japan to make the right choices, and provide satisfactory results.
Iwa-ya Yuki expressed that the current situation between Japan and China is causing worry. The upcoming G20 summit will uphold former president, Hayano Yohei's wishes and work to restore the relationship to the roots of Japanese-Chinese diplomacy as envisioned in the four political documents. Japan should not forget past lessons and leaders must remain steadfast on a path of peaceful development.
