The Day APEC Concluded and Takaichi Engaged with Taiwan

Japanese media outlets primarily focused on the conclusion of the APEC summit and Prime Minister Takaichi's diplomatic activities. Early morning reports indicated the APEC summit was closing, with the adoption of a leaders' declaration being a key focus. By mid-morning, it was confirmed that APEC had concluded with a declaration that saw a retreat in language concerning free trade. Concurrently, Nikkei Shimbun highlighted Takaichi's early diplomatic efforts, emphasizing image projection over concrete policy, a continuation of the previous day's focus on her international engagements. Later in the afternoon, Yahoo News Japan reported on Takaichi's meeting with a Taiwanese representative, which drew protest from China.