Overview
- Genron NPO said its Chinese co-organizer told them on Nov. 16 to postpone the Nov. 17 release, citing the state of bilateral relations.
- Because the findings are jointly owned, Genron will not publish alone and will reset the date with the Chinese side; this is the second China-side delay.
- Government sources say Foreign Ministry Asia–Oceania chief Masaaki Kanai travels to China on Nov. 17 for talks on Nov. 18 to explain Japan’s position on Takaichi’s Diet remarks regarding a Taiwan contingency.
- China separately issued guidance on Nov. 16 urging prospective students to reconsider studying in Japan, framing the move around public safety concerns.
- In Oita, the 44th International Wheelchair Marathon featured 179 entrants from 14 countries, with Marcel Hug winning the fastest class, though reports conflict on Tomoki Suzuki’s finishing place.