Japanese lawmakers travel to Beijing, seeking to mend ties after Takaichi’s Taiwan remark fallout

A group of cross-party Japanese lawmakers, including one from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party, traveled to Beijing to meet Chinese officials, aiming to mend strained bilateral ties. The deterioration began after Takaichi's comment on Taiwan angered China and cut off communication channels in all areas. The group seeks a 'window for dialogue' following remarks that had severely worsened Japan-China relations.