TOKYO -- Japan will appoint a veteran diplomat with strong ties to China as its next ambassador to the country, with bilateral ties only expected to grow more complicated amid Beijing's rivalry with Washington.
International relations
Japan taps 'China school' again for new ambassador
Hideo Tarumi brings strong expertise and information-gathering skills to diplomatic post
Hideo Tarumi helped resolve diplomatic feuds between Japan and China related to the Senkaku Islands, a hot topic in bilateral relations.
Read Next
Latest on International relations
