International relationsJapan's Takaichi did not speak with China premier at G20 amid tensions
Japanese PM says she is open to dialogue with Beijing over Taiwan spat
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, far left, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, far right, participate in a photo session at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Nov. 22. © Kyodo
SHIMPEI KAWAKAMI
November 24, 2025 04:29 JST
JOHANNESBURG -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she did not have a chance to speak with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the Group of 20 summit that ended here Sunday, as Tokyo seeks ways to defuse the standoff with Beijing over her recent remarks on Taiwan.