高市早苗和习近平举行首脑会谈

Group 1 - Japanese Prime Minister Kishi Sanae and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first meeting on October 31, reaffirming the commitment to a "strategic mutually beneficial relationship" amid an unstable international situation influenced by the U.S. [2] - Kishi emphasized the importance of Japan-China relations for regional and international peace and prosperity, expressing a desire to reduce unresolved issues through continuous dialogue [2][3] - Xi expressed willingness to enhance communication and develop Japan-China relations along the right track, acknowledging Kishi's new cabinet's focus on these relations [2] Group 2 - The "strategic mutually beneficial relationship" aims to prioritize practical interests in economic and international affairs over historical disputes, a consensus reached during previous Japanese administrations [3] - Concerns exist within the Japanese government regarding potential rapprochement between the U.S. and China under President Trump, advocating for a balanced approach to China while avoiding deepening conflicts [4] - Japan is set to chair the 2025 Japan-China-South Korea summit, with discussions ongoing about hosting the meeting in Japan, which could lead to a visit from Chinese Premier Li Qiang [4]