Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the first time with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, a conservative who has criticized China's growing military presence in the region. CNN's Hanako Montgomery breaks down the balancing act Japan must face with China. | CNN

Get ready to dance with this Chinese lion head costume made of balloons! The #liondance, a traditional Chinese performance art, is often staged on big occasions, such as the Chinese New Year, for good luck, as it is believed that the lion is an auspicious animal. | People's Daily, China