Press Convention by Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae concerning the Japan-China Summit Assembly (Speeches and Statements by the Prime Minister)

[Provisional translation]

(On the Japan–China summit, whether or not numerous issues over such points because the Senkaku Islands, makes an attempt to alter the established order by pressure, financial coercion akin to restrictions on uncommon earth exports, and the detention of Japanese nationals had been particularly conveyed, and President Xi’s responses. Also on whether or not a constructive and steady relationship as famous within the Prime Minister’s coverage speech and the opening remarks of the summit assembly can be doable with President Xi.)

Today, I held my first summit assembly with President Xi Jinping. I imagine we had a really substantive and significant dialogue.

To start with, we confirmed our shared understanding that Japan and China will work to construct a ‘Mutually Beneficial Relationship Based on Common Strategic Interests’ and a constructive and steady relationship going ahead. I additionally urged that China ought to fulfil its duty to contribute to the peace and prosperity of the area and the broader worldwide group.

I said clearly that there are certainly pending points and variations in views between our two nations. Precisely due to that, it can be crucial that we interact in direct and candid dialogue. And I did converse fairly frankly. For instance, I raised points associated to the East China Sea, together with the Senkaku Islands, export controls akin to these regarding uncommon earths, issues over the detention of Japanese nationals, and the necessity to guarantee the security of Japanese residents residing in China.

I additionally expressed critical concern about China’s actions within the South China Sea, in addition to the conditions in Hong Kong and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. In addition, we exchanged views on North Korea, together with the abductions challenge.

I known as for progress on issues such because the resumption of imports of Japanese seafood and beef, and a optimistic strategy towards lifting import restrictions on merchandise from ten prefectures.

President Xi and I agreed on the significance of efficient disaster administration and communication between our protection authorities. Overall, I spoke overtly concerning the issues I’ve, whereas additionally figuring out areas the place our two nations can cooperate. I hope this assembly will function a place to begin for Japan and China to face numerous challenges collectively, and to work carefully on areas the place cooperation is feasible.

We additionally confirmed that Japan and China will strengthen communication throughout numerous fields, together with by means of dialogue mechanisms such because the Japan–China Export Control Dialogue. President Xi and I reaffirmed the significance of sustaining multilayered channels of communication between our two nations.

Because there are points pending between us, we should proceed to speak frankly. At the identical time, we should always advance cooperation in areas that profit each side. That is the strategy I intend to proceed in my dialogue with President Xi.

As for President Xi’s response, I’ll chorus from going into the main points of the dialogue other than what I’ve simply shared with you; these had been the factors I conveyed from the Japanese facet.

（On what sort of scenario below which the picture posted on X earlier with President Xi was taken.）

There had been 21 economies taking part; amongst them had been some leaders whom I had lately met with at ASEAN, so with them I exchanged a number of phrases like my appreciation for the conversations the opposite day. For the leaders I hadn’t but had an opportunity to satisfy since turning into Prime Minister, I made positive to talk to each certainly one of them. Since I’m the brand new one amongst them, I went round, discovered every chief, and provided a quick greeting. It was in that context that I additionally exchanged greetings with President Xi. Unfortunately, the consultant from Chile, I imagine, wasn’t within the ready room, so I wasn’t in a position to greet the Chilean President. But I used to be in a position to converse with the leaders of all the opposite taking part economies.

(On whether or not issues had been expressed concerning peace and stability throughout the Taiwan Strait, or about any unilateral makes an attempt to alter the established order in cross-strait relations.)

As the Chinese facet  talked about the subject of Taiwan, I said that stability and safety within the area are certainly essential, and that sustaining good cross-strait relations is essential. I made that time from our facet.

(On whether or not human rights points in areas akin to Southern Mongolia or Inner Mongolia, a problem the Prime Minister has proven explicit concern for, was mentioned.)

As I discussed earlier concerning human rights points, I’ve made our place clear, together with on issues regarding the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Hong Kong, and different such circumstances.