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China-Japan Relations Improve with High-Level Talks
China and Japan are improving their relationship, with agreements on high-level dialogue, economic cooperation, and addressing the Fukushima water issue.
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Wang YiTakeo AkibaHan ZhengXi JinpingShigeru Ishiba
- What is the stated position of both countries on decoupling their economies?
- Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the China-Japan strategic mutually beneficial relationship, based on the four political documents between the nations. They emphasized that decoupling is not an option and pledged efforts to promote economic and trade cooperation.
- What progress was made concerning the issue of Fukushima's contaminated water?
- Regarding the Fukushima nuclear plant's contaminated water discharge, both sides agreed to expedite the implementation of the bilateral political consensus reached in September. Discussions also covered international and regional issues of mutual concern.
- How did Vice President Han Zheng's meeting contribute to the strengthening of bilateral ties?
- Vice President Han Zheng met with a delegation from the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, highlighting the strong foundation and potential for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. He encouraged Japanese enterprises to seize China's development opportunities.
- What key agreement was reached between China and Japan regarding their bilateral relationship?
- China and Japan agreed to maintain high-level exchanges and dialogues to improve bilateral ties, which are at a critical stage of improvement. This commitment was made during consultations between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Takeo Akiba, signaling positive relations.
- What were Foreign Minister Wang Yi's key messages to Japan regarding their political relationship?
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to have an objective view of China, uphold commitments on the Taiwan question, and maintain the political foundation of bilateral relations. He also emphasized China's peaceful development and defensive national defense policy.