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
RANK_REASON Diplomatic appointment filling a long vacancy between two countries. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
- China
- Chongqing
- Guo Jiakun
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Kyodo News
- Mari Takada
- Sanae Takaichi
- Shenyang
- Shigehiro Nishiumi
- South China Morning Post
- Taiwan
- Tokyo
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