Taiwan VP's surprise trip to Tokyo captures attention of Japanese media


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TAIPEI ( Taiwan News) — The appearance of Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching -te (賴清德) in Tokyo on Monday (July 11) drew wide attention from Japanese news media . Hours after being spotted visiting the residence of the assassinated former Japanese prime minister , Abe Shinzo, Lai was seen attending a wake at Zojoji Temple later that evening. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, China's envoy to Japan Kong Xuanyou (孔鉉佑), and other political heavyweights also attended the service. Lai Ching -te was seen at Zojoji Temple to mourn Abe in Tokyo , Monday evening. (CNA...