CHINA and Japan to partner in building Asia infrastructure. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in China. His visit is expected to trigger significant COLLABORATION between Tokyo and BEIJING in developing infrastructure in Asia. He was received by his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang, at the Great Hall of the People. The function was held to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the China-Japan treaty of friendship. The LEADERS, Dr.Abe with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li, are expected to discuss AREAS of convergence between China's Belt and Road Initiative and Japan's concept of a free and open Indo-Pacific. They are also expected to discuss joint development of infrastructure in Asia and Africa.