Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed with China's foreign policy chief on Friday to continue preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to Japan amid speculation the trip will be postponed due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.In a meeting in Tokyo, Abe told Yang Jiechi that the visit is "extremely important" for bilateral relations and it was necessary to ensure it is of substance.Xi is slated to make the trip to Japan in April, becoming the first Chinese president to make a state visit since Hu Jintao in May 2008.The visit, which will include a meeting with Emperor …READ FULL ARTICLE
