Japan Wants Briefing from China on Kim’s Visit

January 8, 2019

Tokyo--The Japanese government wants to receive an explanation from Beijing on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's visit to China, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday.

"We're making efforts to collect and analyze information with strong interest and hoping to have an appropriate briefing from the Chinese side from now on," Suga told a news conference.

Regarding the possible impact of Kim's visit on a proposed summit between the North Korean leader and U.S. President Donald Trump, Suga said, "I'd like to refrain from prejudging at this point." Jiji Press