Japan and China resume strategic dialogue after 4 years

Neighbors focus on shared interests ahead of U.S., Japan elections

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Japan and China have been ramping up communication since their leaders held a meeting in November. (Source photos by Nikkei)

SHIMPEI KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Vice foreign ministers from Japan and China held a strategic dialogue Monday for the first time in four and a half years, as the countries focus on shared interests amid a host of diplomatic challenges. 

Masataka Okano and Chinese counterpart Ma Zhaoxu discussed developments in the East and South China seas as well as Ukraine during their talk in Tokyo.

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