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Yasukuni Shrine
![China Plays It Coy on Xi-Abe Meeting China Plays It Coy on Xi-Abe Meeting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-29_19-06-44.jpg)
China Plays It Coy on Xi-Abe Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite growing speculation that a Xi-Abe meeting is in the cards, Beijing is sticking to its guns.
![Chinese Premier, Japan’s Prime Minister Meet for First Time Chinese Premier, Japan’s Prime Minister Meet for First Time](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sizes/thumbnail/Li_Keqiang_2012.jpg)
Chinese Premier, Japan’s Prime Minister Meet for First Time
By Shannon Tiezzi
A meeting between Li Keqiang and Shinzo Abe gives hope for a Xi-Abe summit. Will the Yasukuni Shrine issue be a roadblock?
![Stumbling Blocks to Japan-South Korea Ties Stumbling Blocks to Japan-South Korea Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-15_11-54-41.jpg)
Stumbling Blocks to Japan-South Korea Ties
By Clint Richards
Low-level, non-vital issues continue to hold meaningful dialogue just out of reach.
What to Expect from Japan at Beijing APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
Abe’s ambitious goals will require tit-for-tat with three key partners.
![Japan’s New Cabinet Seeking Regional Cool-Down Japan’s New Cabinet Seeking Regional Cool-Down](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-04_05-05-49.jpg)
Japan’s New Cabinet Seeking Regional Cool-Down
By Clint Richards
Abe is renewing his push for bilateral meetings with regional leaders.
![Shinzo Abe Sent Note to Ceremony Honoring War Criminals Shinzo Abe Sent Note to Ceremony Honoring War Criminals](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-21_13-33-09.jpg)
Shinzo Abe Sent Note to Ceremony Honoring War Criminals
By Ankit Panda
The revelation will likely inhibit any improvement in relations between Japan and its neighbors in the short term.
![‘New Nationalism’ in Japan ‘New Nationalism’ in Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-21_13-54-34.jpg)
‘New Nationalism’ in Japan
By Dennis McCornac
A turn toward military normalization threatens Japan position as a peaceful international leader.
![Yasukuni May Be Out, But Does a Meeting With Abe Help Xi? Yasukuni May Be Out, But Does a Meeting With Abe Help Xi?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-12_06-35-20.jpg)
Yasukuni May Be Out, But Does a Meeting With Abe Help Xi?
By Clint Richards
Even if Abe doesn’t visit, Xi will have to decide how much a summit will cost him at home.
![Xi, Abe Meeting at APEC Increasingly Likely Xi, Abe Meeting at APEC Increasingly Likely](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-04_07-00-45.jpg)
Xi, Abe Meeting at APEC Increasingly Likely
By Clint Richards
Secret meetings and government sources indicate Xi may be willing to meet with Abe in November.
![Will Xi and Abe Meet at APEC in Beijing? Will Xi and Abe Meet at APEC in Beijing?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-18-130740.jpg)
Will Xi and Abe Meet at APEC in Beijing?
By Zhiqun Zhu
It is time for both leaders to begin repairing the battered relationship.
![China’s Changing Position on Japan’s History China’s Changing Position on Japan’s History](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/Japan-China-400x270.jpg)
China’s Changing Position on Japan’s History
By Zachary Keck
In recent years, China has significantly hardened its stance on Japan acknowledging its imperial past. Why?
![Can Beijing and Seoul Become Strategic Partners? Can Beijing and Seoul Become Strategic Partners?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-06_03-28-28.jpg)
Can Beijing and Seoul Become Strategic Partners?
By Scott A. Snyder
China and South Korea appear to be moving closer together. How far will this go?