Planning Ahead Pays Dividends...

...in the very long run.

Did you notice where and when China's new ambassador honed his Japanese language skills?

China's new ambassador takes post
Kyodo News

China's new ambassador to Japan, Cheng Yonghua, arrived at Narita airport Sunday evening and took up his official duties in Tokyo.
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The new ambassador studied at Soka University in Tokyo between 1975 and 1977 and is proficient in Japanese.

Oh my goodness.

My goodness gracious.

All the visits, all His talks with China's leaders...

All worth it.