On Monday, China's Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong met with Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsuge Yoshifumi to discuss the current state and future prospects of China-Japan relations. The two officials exchanged views on bilateral relations and topics of mutual interest, emphasizing their commitment to valuing and enhancing ties between the two nations.
Both sides reiterated their dedication to growing the relationship, agreeing to collaborate on implementing the shared understandings reached by their respective leaders. This collaboration aims to comprehensively advance a strategic relationship that benefits both China and Japan.
In light of the recent tragic incident involving the death of a young boy at the Shenzhen Japanese School, both officials acknowledged the efforts made by their countries to handle the situation with care and composure. They agreed to maintain open lines of communication to ensure that such incidents do not adversely impact bilateral relations.
By fostering continued dialogue and cooperation, China and Japan aim to build a resilient partnership that can navigate challenges and support mutual growth.
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China, Japan reiterate commitment to valuing bilateral relations
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