TOKYO -- Japan is reorienting its diplomatic approach toward China to focus on direct communication with President Xi Jinping after the Chinese leader secured a third term at the helm.
As Xi continues to consolidate power, top-level relations will be increasingly important, particularly with the hawkish Wang Yi expected to lead China's foreign policy. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has emphasized building a "constructive and stable" relationship with Beijing.
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