Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shakes hand with China's President Xi Jinping in 2019. Japan’s strained relations with China may lead it to enhance engagement and cooperation with Asean members. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
The coronavirus has complicated China-Japan relations. How will this benefit Asean?
- China’s coronavirus lockdown disrupted trade with Japan, while issues like the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands, Hong Kong and South China Sea affected relations
- Japan’s post-pandemic foreign policy outlook may create new opportunities for Asean-Japan cooperation
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shakes hand with China's President Xi Jinping in 2019. Japan’s strained relations with China may lead it to enhance engagement and cooperation with Asean members. Photo: AP
