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Japan agrees to launch military hotline with China next year

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Published: Dec 28, 2021, 03:23 UTC

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi agreed to launch a military hotline with China next year, Japan's government spokesperson said on Tuesday, citing recent talks between Kishi and his Chinese counterpart.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi visit JGSDF Camp Asaka

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s defence minister Nobuo Kishi agreed to launch a military hotline with China next year, Japan’s government spokesperson said on Tuesday, citing recent talks between Kishi and his Chinese counterpart.

Kishi held a video call with Wei Fenghe on Monday where the Japanese defence chief stressed the importance of stability in the Taiwan strait, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.

(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Himani Sarkar)

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