Overview

• Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed concerns over the stabbing of Japanese nationals in China, including a fatal attack on a schoolboy.
• Iwaya urged China to provide a detailed explanation of the incidents, as Japanese citizens in China grow increasingly anxious.
• China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged Japan's positive signals for improved relations and emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the region.
• Iwaya also raised grave concerns over a Chinese military aircraft breaching Japanese airspace in August, marking a first in such incidents.
• Both nations agreed to continue communications, with China hoping for a constructive approach from Japan towards bilateral ties.