Taiwan will deliver a 3-human being delegation to show up at the condition funeral of previous Japanese Primary Minister Shinzo Abe this thirty day period, which include a previous parliament speaker and a previous leading, the island's presidential office environment stated on Thursday.
Abe, the longest-serving chief in contemporary Japan, was fatally shot at near variety through a marketing campaign rally on July 8.
Taiwan Vice President William Lai attended Abe's personal funeral a lot less than a 7 days later on in a private potential as a buddy of his, while the journey nonetheless drew a diplomatic grievance from Beijing, which sights the island as its possess territory.
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Taiwan's presidential office environment stated the delegation will consist of previous parliament speaker Wang Jin-pyng, previous leading Frank Hsieh who is now the de facto ambassador to Japan, and Su Jia-chyuan, who heads a physique in demand of relations with Tokyo in the absence of official diplomatic ties.
The 3 have experienced a "deep friendship and near conversation" with Abe for a lot of a long time, and their attendance completely demonstrates the business friendship involving Taiwan and Japan, office environment spokesman Xavier Chang stated in a assertion.
The condition funeral will consider spot on Sept. 27.
Abe was a well-liked determine in Taiwan for his assist of the island, though Japan, like most nations around the world, has official diplomatic relations with Beijing, not Taipei.
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