Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with leaders of Japan’s ruling coalition in Beijing on Wednesday, marking a significant step in improving relations between the two nations. The Japanese delegation was led by Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama of the Liberal Democratic Party and Secretary-General Makoto Nishida of the Komeito Party.
Premier Li highlighted that China-Japan relations are at a crucial stage of development. He expressed hope that both countries would work together to enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, manage differences, and promote the sound and steady development of bilateral relations for the benefit of their peoples.
Emphasizing the importance of long-term fundamental interests, Li called for responsible attitudes toward people and history. He urged efforts to promote cooperation in areas like technological innovation, the digital economy, and green development. Li also encouraged boosting people-to-people and regional exchanges to strengthen the social foundation of bilateral relations.
The Japanese delegation expressed a commitment to improving Japan-China relations, adhering to the principles set out in the four political documents, including the Japan-China Joint Statement. They acknowledged the significance of resuming the ruling party exchange mechanism after nearly seven years and looked forward to conducting exchanges at all levels in 2025. Strengthening understanding between the younger generations of both countries was also emphasized.
This meeting signals a positive momentum in China-Japan relations, with both sides showing willingness to collaborate on shared interests and address challenges together.
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