Tokyo complains over video of diplomat appearing to bow to Chinese official

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Footage of a Japanese diplomat appearing to bow to his Chinese counterpart following their talks in Beijing on November 18, 2025, has prompted a complaint from Tokyo that it was not informed about media being able to record video after the meeting. The incident comes amid a diplomatic feud between Beijing and Tokyo over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan.