On July 23, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter from Japan's Kyodo News asked, did the foreign ministers of China and Japan have had contacts or exchanges in Manila? If so, what did China say to Japan? How does the Chinese side evaluate the current situation between China and Japan, and what significance does this have for future Sino-Japanese relations? In response, Lin Jian said, “As far as I know, Foreign Minister Wang Yi had no plans to meet with Japan during this time in Manila.” Afterwards, a reporter from the Japan Broadcasting Association also asked questions on related issues. According to reports, during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting series, Foreign Minister Wang Yi had contact with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshitsu. Can the Chinese side introduce what the two sides discussed? How does the Chinese side evaluate this contact? Second question, Foreign Minister Wang Yi was absent from the ASEAN-China-Japan-Korea meeting held today, and China will attend in the past. What is the reason for this absence? Does this mean that China's emphasis on ASEAN-related meetings has changed? “I have answered both of your questions a moment ago.” Lin Jian said.

On July 23, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter from Japan's Kyodo News asked, did the foreign ministers of China and Japan have had contacts or exchanges in Manila? If so, what did China say to Japan? How does the Chinese side evaluate the current situation between China and Japan, and what significance does this have for future Sino-Japanese relations? In response, Lin Jian said, “As far as I know, Foreign Minister Wang Yi had no plans to meet with Japan during this time in Manila.” Afterwards, a reporter from the Japan Broadcasting Association also asked questions on related issues. According to reports, during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting series, Foreign Minister Wang Yi had contact with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshitsu. Can the Chinese side introduce what the two sides discussed? How does the Chinese side evaluate this contact? Second question, Foreign Minister Wang Yi was absent from the ASEAN-China-Japan-Korea meeting held today, and China will attend in the past. What is the reason for this absence? Does this mean that China's emphasis on ASEAN-related meetings has changed? “I have answered both of your questions a moment ago.” Lin Jian said.