APEC summit

‘The constitutionally-protected right to peacefully protest must be respected.’

On the subject of US restrictions on high-tech exports to China, Mr. Chang expressed support for the US policies.

Prime Minister Kishida advocated for responsible actions from China to establish a ‘constructive and stable Japan-China relationship.’

Meetings between Japanese and South Korean leaders—featuring an unexpected trek—underscored a ’very positive trend' in relations between the two countries.

‘Masked assailants’ were ’heading at my cameraman, aiming a gun at his stomach and one at my head,' a TV journalist said.

Rather than expecting a big reset, both sides are approaching this week’s bilateral meeting with the goal of stabilizing their relationship.

Leaders at the regional summit Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum failed to jointly issue a statement for the first time since 1993.