# Xi Jinping Offers Condolences for Fukuda | Japan News

An episode of [Japan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6825612462), 28 Oct 2026, 1:18.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who served from 2007 to 2008, has died at the age of 90 due to heart failure. Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed condolences, highlighting Fukuda as "an old friend of the Chinese people" and noting his contributions to improving Sino-Japanese relations, including a significant political agreement. Xi emphasized the need to remember the efforts of past leaders in building diplomatic foundations, particularly amidst current tensions, indicating TheDailyNow.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and produced by Qwikcast.ai Sources: N/A More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thedailynewsnow.com/cda04d61928fbaf4 www.TheDailyNow.ai

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