Japan to negotiate easing travel bans with China, S. Korea, Taiwan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday Japan will commence negotiations to resume business travel with some 10 countries and regions including China, South Korea and Taiwan, easing entry bans currently in place to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.At the coronavirus task force meeting held at the prime minister's office, Abe also indicated the government would begin considering conditions of entry for athletes and other individuals involved with the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, now due to kick off a year from Thursday.Japan currently has an entry ban in place for 129 countries a…READ FULL ARTICLE