Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi seeks to ease tensions with China and strengthen ties with South Korea

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi is taking several diplomatic steps to manage regional tensions. She is seeking dialogue with China to address ongoing difficulties between the two countries.

At the same time, she met with South Korea's Lee, with both leaders aiming to take their bilateral relationship to 'new heights' and emphasizing the need for three-way cooperation between Japan, South Korea, and China.