Japan, Taiwan seek to mend ties with China
A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including a member of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, traveled to Beijing to mend strained China relations after Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, with officials saying communications have been severed and a window for dialogue may be sought, while Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan and justify the use of force. Separately, Taiwan's Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang led a delegation to Tokyo to attend the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union meetings to bolster parliamentary diplomacy with Japan, focusing on trade, culture, and regional supply-chain resilience.
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About Johnny Chiang
Chiang Chi-chen, also known by his English name Johnny Chiang, is a Taiwanese political scientist and politician who has served as the vice president of the Legislative Yuan since 2024.
Everything about Johnny Chiang →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of the Legislative Yuan, Member of the Legislative Yuan, Member of the Legislative Yuan, Chairperson of the Kuomintang
- Citizenship
- Taiwan
- Born
- March 2, 1972