Japan, China agree on Shinzo Abe's official visit in Oct.: sources

Japan and China have agreed on a schedule for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to officially visit China in October, sources with knowledge of bilateral relations said Friday.If realized, Abe will become the first Japanese prime minister to visit China since 2011. He is expected to travel to Beijing on Oct. 23 on the 40th anniversary of the bilateral peace and friendship treaty and seek to advance economic ties during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the sources said.Abe has visited China to attend international conferences.Arrangements are being made for the Japanese leader to spend aroun…READ FULL ARTICLE