During the high-level talks, Xi said the world was undergoing major geopolitical and economic changes and stressed the importance of maintaining stable ties between the two countries

Japan has scrapped its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a major shift in its post-war defence policy. The decision by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet opens the door for exports of warships, combat drones and other arms as Tokyo seeks to strengthen its defence industry amid regional tensions