Taiwan President and others attend Emperor's Birthday Celebration Reception - First time for incumbent after severing diplomatic relations. Receptions to celebrate the Emperor's birthday in Taiwan ceased after Japan normalized diplomatic relations with China in 1972 and severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but they resumed in 2003.
This was the first time that the current president and vice president attended, reflecting the deepening of Japan-Taiwan relations in recent years. The reception was attended by President Tsai Ing-wen, Vice President Lai Ching-de, and the top legislative official, Han Yu.