China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN

Did they or didn’t they? China and Japan at odds over diplomats’ ‘talks’

More than eight months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan crisis, ties have seen little — if any — improvement.

China denies top diplomat's meeting with Japanese counterpart during ASEAN summit

Contradiction comes days after top Japanese diplomat said he had briefly spoken with Chinese counterpart during meeting in Manila

Diplomatic snub? China and Japan clash over ASEAN encounter

China-Japan Foreign Ministers: China and Japan have offered conflicting accounts of whether their foreign ministers met during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, highlighting worsening ties. Beijing denied any interaction despite Japan's claim of a brief exchange. The dispute reflects lingering tensions over Taiwan, strained diplomacy, declining tourism, and growing security concerns between the neighbours.

China reiterates no exchange between Wang Yi and Japanese FM in Manila

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held no meeting or any form of exchange with Japan's foreign minister in Manila, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated on Monday, refuting the Japanese side's claim of in-person interaction.

China denies Japan claim of ASEAN meeting exchange amid Taiwan tensions

Japan says its foreign minister briefly spoke with Wang Yi in Manila. China's denial underlines how Taiwan-linked tensions continue to weigh on bilateral ties.

China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN

Japan and China are giving conflicting accounts about whether their foreign ministers briefly spoke last week.