Diplomatic Relations

Vice-President Xi Jinping met Japanese Emperor Akihito after a row broke out over protocol for his hastily arranged meeting. The Hatoyama Government extended special treatment by allowing Xi to meet the emperor on notice much shorter than the normally required one-month, causing criticisms from Japan's opposition party.

Diplomatic Relations

Chinese legislature adopted a law on diplomatic personnel that would apply to over 5,000 Chinese diplomats in 254 foreign missions. The law would place restrictions on diplomats' marriage, forbidding Chinese diplomats with foreign spouses to serve overseas.