Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan from Taiwan is currently undertaking a visit to Japan, marking the first visit by a sitting vice premier in 29 years, NHK reports.
The trip began on Monday and is scheduled to last for four days, according to Taiwanese authorities. The specific details of Cheng's itinerary have not been disclosed by Taiwan's Cabinet, the Executive Yuan.
However, Cheng himself confirmed on his Facebook account that he visited Japan and held meetings with various individuals, including Aso Taro, the Vice President of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Cheng stated that they engaged in extensive discussions regarding strengthening the ties between Taiwan and Japan.
Following the normalization of relations between Japan and China in 1972, diplomatic relations between Japan and Taiwan were severed. Since then, Japan has adopted a cautious approach when it comes to hosting visits by high-ranking Taiwanese officials, out of consideration for China's claim that Taiwan is part of its territory.
Nevertheless, in July of the previous year, Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te visited Japan to express condolences following the passing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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