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Akazawa says he spoke briefly with China commerce minister
Filed: May 23, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: Japan’s trade minister Akazawa said he had a brief chat with China’s commerce minister Wang on Friday.
WHO: Ryosei Akazawa
WHAT: Akazawa said he spoke briefly with China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 4:56 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The brief exchange occurred as the first ministerial-level contact since a diplomatic standoff began in November.
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