Japan agrees to launch military hotline with China next year
Published by maria gbaf
Posted on December 28, 2021
1 min readLast updated: January 28, 2026

Published by maria gbaf
Posted on December 28, 2021
1 min readLast updated: January 28, 2026

Japan and China plan to establish a military hotline next year to enhance communication and ensure stability in the Taiwan strait, following recent defense talks.
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)
The main topic is the agreement between Japan and China to establish a military hotline next year to improve communication and stability.
The hotline is important for enhancing communication and ensuring stability in the Taiwan strait, a region of strategic significance.
Key figures include Japan's defense minister Nobuo Kishi and China's defense minister Wei Fenghe.
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