Tetsuo Saito

The diplomatic spat between Japan and China shows no signs of an immediate resolution, even as the leader of Japan's Komeito party engages in ongoing talks with Chinese officials. Tetsuo Saito, head of the former ruling coalition partner, has met in person and held multiple phone calls with China's ambassador since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan sparked the standoff. Saito expressed hope for a forthcoming visit to China.