Japan included "Taiwan" among the names of countries read aloud during the funeral part of recent moves that point to deepening ties between Tokyo and Taipei.
TOKYO (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, a giant in diplomacy yet controversial at home, was given a final send-off in a state funeral attended by about 4,300 guests, including 700 from abroad, on Tuesday (Sept 27).