- A Japanese ruling party official met with Taiwan’s President Lai, hoping to strengthen ties between Japan and Taiwan.
- Japan’s Prime Minister expressed continued support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
- The Japanese official offered condolences for Friday’s stabbing attack in Taipei.

A: Hey! Did you hear anything in the news today?

B: Not really! What’s up?

A: Japan and Taiwan had a little meeting!

B: Oh? Who met?

A: A guy from Japan's ruling party – Hagiuda Koichi – met with Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te.

B: Really? What did they talk about?

A: They want to have even more exchanges between Japan and Taiwan. Like, more visits and stuff.

B: Interesting! Sounds friendly.

A: Yeah! Taiwan’s president thanked Japan's Prime Minister, Takaichi Sanae, too. She cares about peace in the area.

B: That’s good to hear!

A: Hagiuda also sent his condolences about that awful stabbing in Taipei on Friday.

B: Oh yes, terrible news.

A: And more people from Japan's party are planning to visit Taiwan later this week.