Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda dies at age 90
Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda died of heart failure in Tokyo on Thursday at the age of 90.
Diplomatic legacy and recent visits
Fukuda served as prime minister from September 2007 to September 2008. He invited Chinese president Hu Jintao to visit Japan in May 2008, marking the first trip by a Chinese head of state in a decade. After resigning due to low approval ratings, he retired from politics in 2012.
China reaction and historical context
Chinese officials praised Fukuda for his positive contributions to bilateral relations and his correct view of history. His passing occurs as China-Japan ties face their gravest test since diplomatic normalisation in 1972. Beijing suggested that Tokyo should reflect on its current approach to these strained relations.
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- South China Morning Post
- Dawn
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