BEIJING -- Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono met with Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe here Wednesday, the first such visit since 2009, continuing a recent thaw in bilateral ties.
International relations
Japan defense chief visits China for first time in a decade
Trust-building trip comes ahead of Abe's meeting with Xi next week
Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono, left, and his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe agreed to establish a bilateral defense hotline soon. © Kyodo
Read Next
Latest on International relations
