Despite the upcoming G20 summit, a gathering of leaders from the world's largest economies, there are currently no plans for a meeting between the Prime Ministers of China and Japan. The omission of such a high-profile bilateral discussion during an event that often supports such dialogue is notable. Factors behind this decision, potential impacts on future diplomatic relations, and reactions from different sectors are yet to unfold.

Japanese public usually take notice of these developments as China is a crucial neighboring country both in terms of politics and economy. As persistent tension continues to mar the Sino-Japanese relationship, every high-level interaction, or lack thereof, becomes a topic of discussion and analysis. This particular news may raise concerns within Japanese society about the direction of bilateral ties and affect economic and security perception.

In the US or EU, any absence of high-level talks between major world powers during international summits, such as the G20, is also closely scrutinized. These interactions often reflect the current state and future direction of international relations. Policy changes or cooldowns in relationships are reflected in these types of diplomatic exchanges, or lack thereof.