Japan and China's relationship is not good. They are not talking much. It is hard to have a meeting between leaders this year. Things may get worse because Japan is changing its defense plans.
Relations between Japan and China remain strained, characterized by a lack of dialogue. Pessimism surrounds the possibility of a leaders' summit this year. Japan's revision of security-related documents could further exacerbate tensions with China.
Japan-China relations remain in a state of impasse due to a dearth of meaningful dialogue. With revisions to Japan's security posture underway, pessimism prevails regarding the prospect of a leadership summit this year, as such actions risk further alienating China.