A visiting delegation from the Japan-China Economic Association, which includes representatives from the Japanese business community, has resumed its visit to China and will hold talks with senior Chinese government officials from the 24th.
He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Li Qiang on the 25th, and attention will be focused on the outcome of the discussion, including economic issues between the two countries.
Visits by the Japan-China Economic Association's delegation to China have resumed for the first time in about four years since the fall of 2019, with top executives and related parties from participating companies including Keidanren Chairman Tokura and Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Kobayashi. , arrived in Beijing on the 23rd.
Commenting on the resumption of the visiting delegation, Keidanren Chairman Tokura said, ``I hope we can work together through friendly competition to address common issues between Japan and China, such as decarbonization and a declining birthrate and aging population, and that I can be frank about the business environment, which is a little worrying.'' "I would like to exchange opinions," he said, expressing his expectations.
During their stay until the 26th, the group held a series of meetings with senior Chinese government officials, and on the 24th, they decided to exchange opinions on topics such as decarbonization with executives from the National Development and Reform Commission, which is in charge of China's economic policy. I am.
Also, according to the Chinese organization hosting the visiting delegation, on the 25th they are scheduled to meet with Premier Li Qiang, one of the top leaders of the Communist Party and second in the hierarchy.
The visiting delegation will hold a series of meetings to exchange opinions on economic issues between the two countries, taking into account China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood and the failure to resume measures to waive visas for short-term visitors. The future of the debate will be watched closely.