Keiji Furuya, chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Relations Association, met Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te in Taipei on the 16th and proposed a music concert involving the Japan Self-Defense Forces, Taiwan's military, and the US military. This concert aims to facilitate cultural exchange and was well-received by President Lai, who expressed his desire to work towards its realization. Furuya emphasized that this initiative is rooted in cultural exchange and does not invite criticism from China.

Additionally, Furuya highlighted that he had conveyed this proposal to the director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) during a meeting on the 15th, receiving a positive response. The concert serves not only as a platform for cultural interaction but also represents the strengthening of ties among these entities as they navigate geopolitical tensions with China in the region.

In discussing diplomatic matters further, Furuya addressed inquiries about Taiwanese Premier Chen Chien-jen's visit to Japan, during which the Premier attended the World Baseball Classic (WBC). He clarified that the visit was a private matter, stressing that it did not involve government or association implications, showing careful management of diplomatic communication amidst sensitive relations.