Japan and China have been working to rebuild ties since their territorial dispute flared up in 2011. Photo: Reuters Japan and China have been working to rebuild ties since their territorial dispute flared up in 2011. Photo: Reuters
Japan and China have been working to rebuild ties since their territorial dispute flared up in 2011. Photo: Reuters
China /  Diplomacy

China ‘wants new security relationship with Japan’ as US trade war leaves Beijing looking for friends

  • Former diplomat says Beijing made the offer during a visit by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last year – but has not explained what this will mean
  • China is seeking to build ties with its neighbour after chill in relations with Washington left it feeling increasingly exposed

Topic |   China-Japan relations
Kristin Huang
Kristin Huang

Updated: 2:11pm, 28 Jun, 2019

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Japan and China have been working to rebuild ties since their territorial dispute flared up in 2011. Photo: Reuters Japan and China have been working to rebuild ties since their territorial dispute flared up in 2011. Photo: Reuters
Japan and China have been working to rebuild ties since their territorial dispute flared up in 2011. Photo: Reuters
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