Analysts, however, say Beijing’s military aggression will make it difficult for China and Japan to fundamentally reset their relationship

Japan's foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit China on Wednesday for talks with local counterpart Wang Yi, as Tokyo acknowledged "challenges and concerns" in relations.

Talks between China and Japan's foreign ministers in Beijing have paved way for Japan to host China's foreign affairs chief next year, and mutual agreement to hold a security dialogue as soon as possible,

China and Japan agreed that Beijing’s top diplomat should visit in 2025, adding to the signs the two nations are repairing ties that have been strained in recent years.

I feel we were able to build a personal relationship that would lead to the future,” Japan’s foreign minister told reporters in the Chinese capital.

Takeshi Iwaya made his first trip to Beijing since becoming Japan's foreign minister in October. Chinese officials said often difficult bilateral ties were "at a critical period of improvement and development.