Japan faces stern diplomatic tests this year, says PM Kishida in policy speech


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TOKYO (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): This year will be one that severely tests Japan's diplomatic mettle, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (pic) said in a policy speech on Monday (Jan 17), in a nod to the delicate balancing act he faces between the United States and China.

Kishida's speech at the start of the ordinary Diet session comes ahead of his talks with US President Joe Biden on Friday in a virtual summit where China and North Korea are likely to be high on the agenda.

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