'China school' expert is Japan's new ambassador

Japan appointed a diplomat with a specialized background in Chinese affairs as its new ambassador to China on Friday.

Yutaka Yokoi, the former ambassador to Turkey, is one of Japan's "China-school" diplomats who underwent language training in China with a specific focus on the relationship with China.

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida called Yokoi an expert on Chinese affairs and described the appointment as the "right man in the right place".