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China approves Japanese envoy to Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancy

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China has approved the appointment of Shigehiro Nishiumi as Japan's new envoy to Chongqing, filling a diplomatic post that had been vacant for eight months. Nishiumi, formerly Japan's deputy consul general in Hong Kong, assumed the role on August 4th. The vacancy arose following a diplomatic dispute, reportedly linked to comments made by Japanese official Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. The Chinese foreign ministry had previously stated the matter was being handled "in accordance with procedures." AI

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China approves Japanese envoy to Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alyssa Chen ·

    China approves Japanese envoy in Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancy

    China has approved a new Japanese acting consul general in Chongqing, ending an eight-month vacancy at the mission following a bilateral freeze. Shigehiro Nishiumi, who previously served as Japan’s deputy consul general in Hong Kong, assumed the post at Japan’s diplomatic mission…

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