Diplomatic relations with China are improving – if the official narrative is to be believed – though Kishida Fumio’s government has also firmly allied itself in the western camp over Ukraine and other security issues.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/wim-wenders-zhang-yimou-tokyo-film-festival-1235764711/

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s recent visit to Italy highlighted the growing convergence between the two countries.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/01/beyond-the-quad-booming-security-cooperation-efforts-in-the-indo-pacific/