Key facts
- China approved a new acting Japanese consul general in Chongqing.
- The position had been vacant for eight months.
- The vacancy was linked to a bilateral dispute over Taiwan.
China has approved a new acting Japanese consul general in Chongqing, filling a post that had been vacant for eight months. The appointment follows a period of bilateral tension between the two nations, reportedly linked to disputes over Taiwan.
The vacancy and subsequent approval highlight the delicate diplomatic relationship between China and Japan, with the appointment of a new envoy signaling a potential easing of tensions or a step towards normalizing consular relations.