TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said his government "is ready to extend cooperation" for China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative under the right conditions, sending another signal that Tokyo wants to mend fences with Beijing ahead of a possible bilateral summit next month.
Also known as the "One Belt, One Road" program, Chinese President Xi Jinping's signature initiative is designed to expand the country's economic sphere by linking it with the rest of Asia and Europe through infrastructure like roads and railways. While Abe expressed a willingness to get involved, he stressed the projects should adhere to international norms.
